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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 7 months after the W220 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm A170 W220 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm A170

 W220 Fujifilm A170 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W220

 Fujifilm A170 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the W220.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and W220.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W220 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm A170 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Sony W220
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Sony W220
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Sony W220 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony W220
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $80 $160