Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched July 2009
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Lets look closer at the Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm A170 was revealed 4 years before the TG-830 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm A170 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm A170
TG-830 iHS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm A170 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the TG-830 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 300 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $80 | $0 |