Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S8100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 13 months before the S8100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the S8100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon S8100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the S8100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and S8100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S8100 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.