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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Released July 2009
Olympus TG-6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm A170 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm A170

 TG-6 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedMay 2019July 2009More modern by 119 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm A170 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
good battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (253 grams)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus Tough TG-6
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