Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Released January 2011

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 18 months before the XZ-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the XZ-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus XZ-1
Fujifilm A170 | XZ-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Fujifilm A170
XZ-1 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus XZ-1
Fujifilm A170 | XZ-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys physical 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 XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the XZ-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and XZ-1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A170 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 3664 x 2752 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 275 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $80 | $567 |