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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony S930
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony S930

 Fujifilm A170 S930 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Fujifilm A170

 S930 Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony S930

 Fujifilm A170 S930 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony S930
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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