Fujifilm XP170 vs Sony A37 Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.4 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Detailed specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP170
Sony Alpha SLT-A37

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General
Model Number:	XP170	A37
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$279.95	$599.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2012-06-15	2012-06-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	7.2 oz (205 g) includes batteries	25.6 oz (726 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.0 x 2.8 x 1.1 in. (103 x 71 x 27 mm)	4.9 x 3.6 x 3.3 in. (124 x 92 x 85 mm)
Waterproof:	Yes	No
Waterproof Depth:		n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Fujifilm	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	14.4	16.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.43 microns	4.82 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		23.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		12.9
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		799
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 3072 (13.3 MP, Other), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG	JPEG, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	5.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH)) 1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	H.264 (MOV) with mono sound	AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens:	Fujinon Zoom, 13 elements in 11 groups	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 140mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	5 - 25mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	F3.9 / F6.2 (Wide) F4.9 / F8 (Tele) with ND filter	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	9 - 80 cm 3.5 - 31.5 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 6.8x	Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection; Center / Tracking	Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.73x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		1.10x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	2.6
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,400 dots (76,800 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:		11.8x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		16000
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White)	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Custom, Color Temp/Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 4 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL 256-zone metering	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	SR AUTO, Pro low-light, Dynamic range, Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Portrait enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Under water, Under water (Wide), Under water (Macro), Party, Flower, Text, Motion Panorama360, High Speed movie (80/160/240 fps)	Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect (Posterization (color/B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (Hi/Mid/Lo), HDR Painting (Hi/Mid/Lo), Miniature (7 Settings))
Self Timer:	2, 10, Couple Timer, Group Timer seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-eye Reduction,Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: Wide : Approx. 70 cm - 3.1 m / 2.3 ft.-10.2 ft.; Telephoto : Approx.70 cm - 2.7 m / 2.3 ft. - 8.9 ft.	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	H.264 (MOV) with mono sound	AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC)
Included Memory:	95.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:		Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM)
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI Out (Type D)	Type-C Mini HDMI (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.47
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.45
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		2
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0	5.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12	10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.11 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.080 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.32 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.057 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.124s
Startup Time:		0.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.9 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		2.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		450 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-50A	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-50A Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:		Sony Software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:		Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Waterproof to 33ft (10M), Shockproof to 6.5 ft (2M), Freezeproof to 14F (-10C) and Dustproof. Wireless Image Transfer function that allows users to wirelessly connect to their smartphone or tablet and then upload images to the Internet for online sharing. Available in blue or orange.	SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4 EV correction), Full HD 1080i60 Video, Up to 7 fps Burst Mode (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE), Enhanced Object Tracking AF, 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom, Auto Portrait Framing.