Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Renewed by Sony HX50V
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm A170 and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm A170 was announced 3 years prior to the HX30V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony HX30V
| Fujifilm A170 | HX30V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm A170
| HX30V | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony HX30V
| Fujifilm A170 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 comes with physical measurements 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 HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm A170 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the HX30V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and HX30V.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX30V to give you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $80 | $420 |
