Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was launched 6 months later than the S620 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the S620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Nikon Coolpix S620. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon S620
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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm A170
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Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S620
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. 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) and the Nikon S620 has sizing of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the S620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and S620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and S620.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S620 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $80 | $37 |