Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX50V

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX50V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outer 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 HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and HX50V.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX50V to show greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.