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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(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
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm A170 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm A170

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm A170 
RevealedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm A170 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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