Fujifilm FinePix A170 vs Fujifilm FinePix A150

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix A170 and the Fujifilm FinePix A150, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix A170 was introduced in July 2009 and Fujifilm FinePix A150 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix A170 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix A150 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix A150.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix A170

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix A170 over Fujifilm FinePix A150.

      Fujifilm FinePix A170 vs Fujifilm FinePix A150
      Max Image Resolution 3664 x 2748 vs 3648 x 2736
      Reaches Wider Angle 32 mm vs 36 mm

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix A150

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix A150 over Fujifilm FinePix A170.

      Fujifilm FinePix A170 vs Fujifilm FinePix A150
      Reachs More Telephoto 96 mm vs 107 mm
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1400 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Lighter 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) vs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      Internal Storage 10 MB vs 52 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix A150
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
        Internal Storage10 MB52 MB
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix A150
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1400 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix A170 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix A150 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Both models feature a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Their native ISO range is 100 - 1,600

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix A170 can take pictures up to 3664 x 2748 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3664 x 2442, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix A150 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix A150 come with AA alkaline batteries battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1400 sec on Fujifilm FinePix A170, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix A150.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix A170 and 3.90 m on Fujifilm FinePix A150..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix A170 body has dimensions of 93 x 60 x 27 mm (3.66 x 2.36 x 1.06") and Fujifilm FinePix A150 body has dimensions of 92 x 61 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.4 x 0.87"). Fujifilm FinePix A170 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix A150 weighs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      93 mm

      60 mm

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      92 mm

      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix A150

      Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix A150 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix A150 and give them scores of 41 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      OVERALL
      41
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      BAD
      24
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm FinePix A150

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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