Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung NX300

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 5 years before the NX300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 features external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and NX300 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and NX300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A170 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX300 will provide extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.