Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX5
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm A170 was released 11 months earlier than the WX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony WX5
| Fujifilm A170 | WX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm A170
| WX5 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX5
| Fujifilm A170 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 has got physical 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the WX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and WX5.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX5 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $80 | $250 |
