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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 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
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and D6 (21MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and D6 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 11 years earlier than the D6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the D6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon D6

 Fujifilm A170 D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Fujifilm A170

 D6 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020July 2009More recent by 128 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2359k230kClearer display (+2129k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon D6

 Fujifilm A170 D6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon D6 has specifications of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the D6.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and D6 is 94 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and D6.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A170 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D6 will deliver extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D6 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography advice
Nikon D6 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Nikon D6
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (3,580 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Nikon D6 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery power (3,580 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D6 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (3,580 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Nikon D6
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
30
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon D6
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon D6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon D6
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Announced 2009-07-22 2020-02-11
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Max boosted ISO - 3280000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 105
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 900s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 1270g (2.80 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
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 - 3580 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots Single 2
Retail cost $80 $6,496