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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 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 S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and S6000 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 6 months earlier than the S6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the S6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon S6000

 Fujifilm A170 S6000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Fujifilm A170

 S6000 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S6000

 Fujifilm A170 S6000 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the S6000.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and S6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and S6000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S6000
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $80 $300