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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W310
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony W310

 Fujifilm A170 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Fujifilm A170

 W310 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W310

 Fujifilm A170 W310 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
Sony W310 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony W310
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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