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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20 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 L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the L20 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 6 months after the L20 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm A170 L20 

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm A170

 L20 Fujifilm A170 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm A170 L20 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 provides external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the L20.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and L20 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and L20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Nikon L20
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
Nikon L20 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
Nikon L20 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Nikon L20 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
lighter than competition (135g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
24
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix L20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 135 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $80 $120