Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W610

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 3 years earlier than the W610 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. 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) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the W610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and W610.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W610 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor tech.