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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300 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 W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and W300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 8 years earlier than the W300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the W300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm A170 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm A170

 W300 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2009More recent by 95 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm A170 W300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 features exterior 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 W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon W300 in the all new Camera with 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 are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the W300.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and W300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and W300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon W300 to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Nikon W300 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Nikon W300
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
Nikon W300 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 231g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 280 photographs
Type of battery - Built-in
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $80 $387