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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 3 years prior to the W620 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony W620

 Fujifilm A170 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Fujifilm A170

 W620 Fujifilm A170 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W620

 Fujifilm A170 W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the W620.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and W620.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W620 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Sony W620
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony W620
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $80 $102