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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 18 months before the S6100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the S6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm A170 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm A170

 S6100 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm A170 S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon S6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the S6100.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and S6100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and S6100.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography advice
Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
features touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-02-09
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $80 $195