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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 4 years before the W730 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm A170 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm A170

 W730 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony W730

 Fujifilm A170 W730 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 features physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the W730.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and W730.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W730 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Sony W730
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Sony W730
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Sony W730
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $80 $138