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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 7 years before the HX80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm A170 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm A170

 HX80 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedMarch 2016July 2009More recent by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm A170 HX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the HX80.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and HX80.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to give greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
Sony HX80 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery power (390 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $80 $368