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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung SL720, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched at a similar time to the SL720 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm A170 SL720 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm A170

 SL720 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm A170 SL720 
AnnouncedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outer 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 SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the SL720.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and SL720 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and SL720.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung SL720 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Samsung SL720
Other name - PL70
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $80 $119