Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Old Model is Olympus TG-5

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 10 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus TG-6
Fujifilm A170 | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm A170
TG-6 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Released | May 2019 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 119 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus TG-6
Fujifilm A170 | TG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the TG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and TG-6.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-6 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2019-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE 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 / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 253 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $80 | $449 |