Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W230
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W230 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
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Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony W230
| Fujifilm A170 | W230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm A170
| W230 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W230
| Fujifilm A170 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the W230.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and W230.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W230 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
| 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 All around 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $80 | $180 |
