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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100 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 L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon L100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 6 months after the L100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm A170 L100 

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm A170

 L100 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm A170 L100 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has 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) whilst the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the L100.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and L100 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and L100.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Nikon L100 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Nikon L100
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
39
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
Nikon L100 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 140g (0.31 lb) 360g (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $80 $399