• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm A170 advantages over Nikon L26

  • Less expensive
    $90 vs $120 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Nikon L26 advantages over Fujifilm A170

  • More telephoto lens reach
    130 mm vs 96 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax E60

Fujifilm A170
Pentax E60
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster shutter
Nikon L26
Pentax E60
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus

Compared to Pentax E80

Fujifilm A170
Pentax E80
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Shoots 24p video
Nikon L26
Pentax E80
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon A495

Fujifilm A170
Canon A495
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
Nikon L26
Canon A495
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm AX300

Fujifilm A170
Fujifilm AX300
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
Nikon L26
Fujifilm AX300
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm AX550

Fujifilm A170
Fujifilm AX550
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
Nikon L26
Fujifilm AX550
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
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