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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610 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 L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon L610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 4 years prior to the L610 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the L610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm A170 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm A170

 L610 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm A170 L610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon L610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the L610.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and L610 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and L610.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Nikon L610
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Nikon L610 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (120 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (120 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (120 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2012-08-09
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 life - 120 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $80 $150