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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 13 months later than the A200 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony A200

 Fujifilm A170 A200 
AnnouncedJuly 2009July 2008Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Fujifilm A170

 A200 Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony A200

 Fujifilm A170 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has outside 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 Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the A200.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and A200.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A170 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The younger Fujifilm A170 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Sony A200
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Sony A200 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Sony A200
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
46
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
9
no video
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony A200
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-22 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 572g (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $80 $100