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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 4 years prior to the W710 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony W710

 Fujifilm A170 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Fujifilm A170

 W710 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
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Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W710

 Fujifilm A170 W710 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 versus Sony W710 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the W710.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and W710.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W710 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Sony W710
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony W710
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 shots
Battery style - 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $80 $90