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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony S980
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm A170 S980 

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm A170

 S980 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm A170 S980 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
Sony S980 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
Sony S980 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Sony S980
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
Sony S980 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Sony S980 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Sony S980
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
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