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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W650 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm A170 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm A170

 W650 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W650

 Fujifilm A170 W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 offers physical dimensions 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 W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the W650.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and W650.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Sony W650
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (124g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Sony W650
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 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
Cost at release $80 $140