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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 4 years before the ST150F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm A170 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Fujifilm A170

 ST150F Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm A170 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 features physical 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) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the ST150F.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
30
quite wide (25mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Samsung ST150F
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $80 $300