Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm A170 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was launched 4 years before the TG-2 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
Fujifilm A170 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm A170
TG-2 iHS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 47 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
Fujifilm A170 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 provides external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Fujifilm A170 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and TG-2 iHS.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-2 iHS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | - |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 350 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $80 | $380 |