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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon A1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 10 years earlier than the A1000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the A1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm A170 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm A170

 A1000 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2009Newer by 115 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm A170 A1000 

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the A1000.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and A1000 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and A1000.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Nikon A1000 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
72
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $80 $477