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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 4 years before the WX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm A170 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm A170

 WX300 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2009Newer by 43 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm A170 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the WX300.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and WX300.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Sony WX300 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Sony WX300
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.31 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $80 $330