Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm S8600

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S8600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the Fujifilm S8600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the Fujifilm S8600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S8600 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm S8600.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.