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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3300
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3500
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and D3400 (24MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and D3400 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 8 years prior to the D3400 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the D3400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon D3400

 Fujifilm A170 D3400 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Fujifilm A170

 D3400 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedAugust 2016July 2009More recent by 86 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon D3400

 Fujifilm A170 D3400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon D3400 has sizing of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the D3400.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and D3400 is 94 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and D3400.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A170 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D3400 will show extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Nikon D3400 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (395g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Nikon D3400
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
Nikon D3400 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
supports bluetooth
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Nikon D3400 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
30
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon D3400
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon D3400
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon D3400
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-07-22 2016-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1192
Other
Battery life - 1200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $80 $397