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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and A900 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 7 years before the A900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm A170 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm A170

 A900 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2009More modern by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm A170 A900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the A900.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and A900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and A900.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon A900 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $80 $400