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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm A170 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm A170

 WX500 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedApril 2015July 2009Newer by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm A170 WX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the WX500.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and WX500.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Sony WX500 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX500 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
Sony WX500 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 140g (0.31 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $80 $348