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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX150 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony WX150

 Fujifilm A170 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Fujifilm A170

 WX150 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX150

 Fujifilm A170 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 provides outer measurements 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 WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the WX150.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and WX150.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX150
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Form 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $300