- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
- 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm A170 Review.
- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
- Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M1 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the E-M1.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Olympus E-M1 II
E-M1 vs E-M1 II |
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General | ||
Model Number: | A170 | E-M1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $89.95 | $1300.00 |
Street Price: | $94.99 | $1,099.00 |
Date Available: | 2009-07-30 | 2013-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
6.0 oz
(170 g)
includes batteries |
17.5 oz
(497 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.4 x
1.0 in. (93 x 60 x 27 mm) |
5.1 x
3.7 x
2.5 in. (130 x 94 x 63 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.68 microns | 3.75 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 73 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.0 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.7 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 757 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3664 x 2748
(10.1 MP,
4:3), 3664 x 2442 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 980 (1.3 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.2) | JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 9.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p (24Mbps/16Mbps))
1280x720 (30p (12Mbps/8Mbps)) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | Fujinon | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 32 - 96mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 5.7 - 17.1mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/2.9 - f/5.5 (wide); f/5.2 - f/10 (tele) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
70 cm 3.9 - 27.6 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 5.7x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast-Detection, Center | High-speed Dual AF: 37-point On-Chip Phase Detection AF or 81-point Contrast Detection AF with Group Target, Small Target and Super Spot AF modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,360,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.48x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,037,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1400 - 8 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
Metering Modes: | 256-zone multi | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Baby, Anti-blur, Natural Light, Panorama | Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D with 3D lens(H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still only.), Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1 (FULL) - 1/64) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Wide: Approx. 0.6m / 2ft to 3.5 m /11.5ft; Tele: Approx: 0.6m/2ft to 2.0m/6.6 ft | Bundled FL-LM2 flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/320 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | 10.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi or optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 | |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, Accessory Port 2, 3.5mm stereo mini jack | |
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): | 0.47 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.54 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.9 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 50 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.9 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 50 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.9 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 34 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.14 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.068 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.047 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.138s | |
Startup Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.9 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 2 x AA | Proprietary BLN-1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline disposables, NiMH rechargeables | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables | 1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Fujifilm Software Suite CD-ROM | Olympus Viewer 3 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | SR Auto Mode (Automatic Scene Recognition), Face Detection, Picture Stabilization, Panoramic Shooting Mode. |