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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 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
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and AW120 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 5 years earlier than the AW120 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the AW120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm A170 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm A170

 AW120 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm A170 AW120 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the AW120.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and AW120 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and AW120.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
Nikon AW120 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Nikon AW120 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
48
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
Nikon AW120 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $80 $350