Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony A450
Fujifilm A170 | A450 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Fujifilm A170
A450 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony A450
Fujifilm A170 | A450 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 |