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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A170 and Sony HX90V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 6 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm A170 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm A170

 HX90V Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedApril 2015July 2009Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm A170 HX90V 
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the HX90V.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and HX90V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX90V to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Sony HX90V
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (360 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX90V Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 245 gr (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 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 life - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $80 $440