Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S5100

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 13 months prior to the S5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 offers exterior 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 S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the S5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and S5100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and S5100.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S5100 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.