Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 6 months later than the S980 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony S980
Fujifilm A170 | S980 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm A170
S980 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony S980
Fujifilm A170 | S980 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | February 2009 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony S980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the S980.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and S980.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony S980 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $80 | $300 |