Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm A170 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm A170 was brought out 7 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony S930
Fujifilm A170 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm A170
S930 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony S930
Fujifilm A170 | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has got outside 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 S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the S930.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and S930.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm A170 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $80 | $219 |