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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and A450 (14MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 5 months before the A450 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony A450

 Fujifilm A170 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Fujifilm A170

 A450 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony A450

 Fujifilm A170 A450 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the A450.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and A450.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A170 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A450 will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Sony A450
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography highlights
Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony A450
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format 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 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $1,241