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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 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 W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 3 years before the W690 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony W690

 Fujifilm A170 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Fujifilm A170

 W690 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W690

 Fujifilm A170 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the W690.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W690 to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
Sony W690 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Sony W690
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
Sony W690 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony W690
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $80 $297