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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 3 years before the S30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the S30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm A170 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm A170

 S30 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm A170 S30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the S30.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and S30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and S30.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A170 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (214 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
Nikon S30 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
25
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
23
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (214 grams)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $80 $119