Clicky

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm A170 was announced 6 months prior to the 8010 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus 8010

 Fujifilm A170 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Fujifilm A170

 8010 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus 8010

 Fujifilm A170 8010 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus 8010 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the 8010.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and 8010 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and 8010.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 8010 to give extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
megapixel count decent (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Olympus 8010 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (245g)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (245g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Olympus 8010 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (245g)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus 8010
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Other name - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $80 $600