Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X90

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax X90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 11 months prior to the X90 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Pentax X90. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 features physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the X90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and X90 is 94 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and X90.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax X90 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor technology.