Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB650

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 10 months before the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung HZ35W
Fujifilm A170 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm A170
HZ35W | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ35W
Fujifilm A170 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has got outside 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) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the HZ35W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and HZ35W.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ35W to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also referred to as | - | WB650 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-06-16 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $80 | $300 |