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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640 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 S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced very close to the S640 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm A170 S640 

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm A170

 S640 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm A170 S640 
AnnouncedJuly 2009August 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the S640.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and S640 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and S640.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S640 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography advice
Nikon S640 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Nikon S640 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Nikon S640
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Nikon S640 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $80 $225