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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and S800c (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 4 years before the S800c which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the S800c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon S800c

 Fujifilm A170 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Fujifilm A170

 S800c Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S800c

 Fujifilm A170 S800c 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon S800c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the S800c.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and S800c is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and S800c.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Nikon S800c Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (140 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (140 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S800c Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (140 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Nikon S800c
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S800c
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 184 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 140 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $80 $290