Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung ST93

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 21 months prior to the ST93 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the ST93.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and ST93 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and ST93.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to give more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor tech.