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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB850F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm A170 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm A170

 WB850F Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm A170 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the WB850F.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and WB850F.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $80 $599