Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S810c

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and S810c (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 5 years prior to the S810c which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the S810c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the S810c.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and S810c is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and S810c.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S810c to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.