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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm A170 versus Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 24 months earlier than the S9100 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm A170 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm A170

 S9100 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm A170 S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 has outer 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 S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the S9100.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and S9100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and S9100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9100 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Nikon S9100
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $80 $329