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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 6 months later than the Fujifilm A170 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Fujifilm A170

 A3000 IS Fujifilm A170 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A3000 IS

 Fujifilm A170 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm A170

 A3000 IS Fujifilm A170 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm A170 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS against the Fujifilm A170.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and Fujifilm A170.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISFujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Fujifilm FinePix A170
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $240 $80