Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 4 years prior to the MX-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 comes with outside 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) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and MX-1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A170 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax MX-1 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.