Fujifilm A170 vs Sony H200

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony H200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 4 years earlier than the H200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony H200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the H200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and H200.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.