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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S620
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon S620

 Fujifilm A170 S620 

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm A170

 S620 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S620

 Fujifilm A170 S620 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

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

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
Nikon S620 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Nikon S620 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average in class (120g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S620
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix S620
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