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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 6 months after the SL202 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung SL202

 Fujifilm A170 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Fujifilm A170

 SL202 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung SL202

 Fujifilm A170 SL202 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the SL202.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and SL202.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Samsung SL202
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
27
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Samsung SL202
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Samsung SL202
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $80 $140