Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX5

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the HX5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and HX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A170 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.