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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 3 months later than the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm A170 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Fujifilm A170

 HZ10W Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm A170 HZ10W 
RevealedJuly 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 has got 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) and the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the HZ10W.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (249g)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ10W
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $80 $300