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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm A170 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm A170

 HZ35W Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm A170 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
has manual focus
features face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Samsung HZ35W
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