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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 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
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched around the same time to the 6000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus 6000

 Fujifilm A170 6000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Fujifilm A170

 6000 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus 6000

 Fujifilm A170 6000 
RevealedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has got exterior dimensions 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 Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the 6000.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and 6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and 6000.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Olympus 6000 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus 6000
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Alternate name - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $80 $259