Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was launched 5 months prior to the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony W310
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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Fujifilm A170
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Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W310
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 comes with 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) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the W310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and W310.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W310 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $80 | $150 |