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Fujifilm A170 Review

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    Main Features

    • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 1600
    • 32-96 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
    • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
    • fps continuous shooting
    • 140g. 93 x 60 x 27 mm
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    Fujifilm A170 Overview

    Launched in July 2009, Fujifilm FinePix A170 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and 3.0x zoom 32-96 mm F3.1-5.6 lens.

    Fujifilm A170 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Other Features
    8. Lens
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Recommended Accessories
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Fujifilm A170 is a member of Fujifilm's Small Sensor Compact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Fujifilm Small Sensor Compact Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Fujifilm X30
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    August 2014 12.0MP - 12.0 fps 119 x 72 x 60mm 423g
    Fujifilm X20
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    April 2013 12.0MP - 2/3-inch 12.0 fps 117 x 70 x 57mm 353g
    Fujifilm XF1
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    September 2012 12.0MP - 2/3-inch 7.0 fps 108 x 62 x 33mm 255g
    Fujifilm X10
    Compare
    July 2012 12.0MP - 2/3-inch 10.0 fps 117 x 70 x 57mm 350g
    Fujifilm Z1000EXR
    Compare
    January 2012 16.0MP - 1/2-inch 11.0 fps 102 x 60 x 18mm 157g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Fujifilm X30 vs X20 vs XF1 vs X10 vs Z1000EXR


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    Fujifilm A170 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm A170 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    140g Light Body
    10 MB Internal Storage
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.70")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )
    1/1400s Low Max Shutter Speed
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    32 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
    96 mm - Poor Telezoom Coverage
    Optical Zoom only 3.0X
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.10
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.60

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    Fujifilm A170 Physical Specs
    Fujifilm A170 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) and has external dimensions of 93 x 60 x 27 mm (3.66 x 2.36 x 1.06″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Fujifilm A170 is a remarkably light camera for its class. With a thickness of 27mm, it has an average thickness for its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm A170 with the dimensions:

    Fujifilm A170 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Fujifilm A170 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm A170, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Fujifilm A170 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Fujifilm A170 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Fujifilm A170 with its main competitors:

    Fujifilm A170 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs A170 Thickness vs A170
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Pentax I-10
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    153g 13g heavier 28mm 1mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Fujifilm X30
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    423g 283g heavier 60mm 33mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera OM System TG-7
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    253g 113g heavier 33mm 6mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Sony A77 II
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    647g 507g heavier 81mm 54mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Samsung ST93
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    110g 30g lighter 17mm 10mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Nikon D850
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    1015g 875g heavier 79mm 52mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Samsung WB30F
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    128g 12g lighter 17mm 10mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Nikon S3600
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    125g 15g lighter 20mm 7mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Fujifilm A170 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Fujifilm A170 Lens

    Fujifilm A170 features a 32-96 mm F3.1-5.6 3× zoom lens. With a focal length of only 32mm on the wide end, it offers very limited wide angle capability . However, 96mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    A170
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    A170
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.10 at 32mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f5.60.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    A170
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    A170
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    Fujifilm A170 Sensor and Photography Features

    Fujifilm A170 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3664 x 2748 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 3:2. A170 has a native ISO range of 100 - 1600 but unfortunately, Fujifilm A170 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Canon PowerShot S90 or in the same price range.

    Fujifilm A170 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm A170 vs Canon SX740 HS or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm A170's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Fujifilm A170 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Fujifilm A170 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Fujifilm A170 LCD

    Fujifilm A170 has a Fixed Type 2.70-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.70", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Fujifilm A170 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Fujifilm FinePix A170 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    A170 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Fujifilm A170 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Fujifilm A170 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Fujifilm A170 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Pentax I-10
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Fujifilm X30
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    1920 x 1080 470shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera OM System TG-7
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    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Sony A77 II
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    1920 x 1080 480shots Yes No Yes
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Samsung ST93
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Nikon D850
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    3840 x 2160 1840shots Yes Yes Yes
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Samsung WB30F
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    1280 x 720 shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Camera Nikon S3600
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    1280 x 720 230shots No No No

    Fujifilm A170 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Fujifilm A170 can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/1400 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately A170 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Fujifilm A170 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.



    What type of Photography is Fujifilm A170 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Fujifilm A170 in 5 different photography areas.

    Fujifilm A170 for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm A170 has a score of 10 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theA170.
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    No Image Stabilization
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm A170 for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm A170 for Street Photography

    Fujifilm A170 has a score of 29 for Street Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Street We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list and consider these alternatives over theA170.
    Live-view
    Small Body
    32 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Image Stabilization
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm A170 for Street Photography

    Fujifilm A170 for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm A170 has a score of 13 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theA170.
    Environmental Sealings
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1400s
    Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Image Stabilization
    96 mm Tele Lens
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm A170 for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm A170 for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm A170 has a score of 44 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    140g
    3.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm A170 for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm A170 for Landscape Photography

    Fujifilm A170 has a score of 14 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theA170.
    32 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm A170 for Landscape Photography
    Fujifilm A170 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm A170 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm A170 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm A170

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Fujifilm A170 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Pentax I-10
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    Fujifilm X30
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    OM System TG-7
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    Sony A77 II
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    Samsung ST93
    Samsung ST93
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    Nikon D850
    Nikon D850
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    Nikon S3600
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    Fujifilm A170 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare the Fujifilm A170 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Fujifilm A170's price range.

    Fujifilm A170 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Fujifilm A170 has an Overall Score of 25/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Fujifilm FinePix A170 is ranked #604 out of 632 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #1248 out of 1276 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #1248 out of 1276 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #604 out of 632 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #249 out of 262 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Compact Cameras
    #709 out of 741 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #153 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(140g)
    #893 out of 920 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
    Geek Score: 0

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm A170
    Does the Fujifilm A170 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Fujifilm A170 have RAW support?
    Does the Fujifilm A170 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Fujifilm A170 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Fujifilm A170?
    What is the Sensor Size of Fujifilm A170?
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    Does the Fujifilm A170 have Touch Screen?
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    Fujifilm FinePix A170 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Fujifilm
    Model Fujifilm FinePix A170
    Announced 2009-07-22
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 32-96 mm (3×)
    Max Aperture F3.1-5.6
    Macro Focus Range 5cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.70"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 8s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1400s
    Max Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 3.50 m
    Max Flash Sync s
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 10 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3664 x 2748
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 640 x 480
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 140g
    Physical Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC card, Internal
    Storage Slots 1
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