Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3
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94 Imaging
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 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
- Revealed July 2009
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony G3
Fujifilm A170 | G3 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm A170
G3 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony G3
Fujifilm A170 | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |