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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(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
  • Released July 2009
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 24 months prior to the HX7V making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm A170 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm A170

 HX7V Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm A170 HX7V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 features outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the HX7V.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and HX7V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Sony HX7V Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
Sony HX7V Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $80 $499