Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A170
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Revealed July 2009
Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A3300 IS was announced 18 months after the Fujifilm A170 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3300 IS grades vs the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Fujifilm A170
A3300 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A3300 IS
Fujifilm A170 | A3300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm A170
A3300 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS against the Fujifilm A170.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and Fujifilm A170.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to give more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2748 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $200 | $80 |