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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Released July 2009
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A170 was announced 5 years prior to the S3600 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the S3600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm A170 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm A170

 S3600 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm A170 S3600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S3600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the S3600.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and S3600 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and S3600.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Nikon S3600 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Nikon S3600 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $80 $200