Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind in sensor technology.