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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm A170 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 7 months later than the G3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm A170 G3 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm A170

 G3 Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm A170 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 offers physical measurements 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 Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A170 and Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the G3.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and G3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm A170 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $80 $200