Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.