Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P7800

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 5 years before the P7800 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the P7800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 has outer 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 P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon P7800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the P7800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and P7800 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and P7800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon P7800 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind in sensor innovation.