Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon A900
Fujifilm A170 | A900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm A170
A900 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 80 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon A900
Fujifilm A170 | A900 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon A900 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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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 |