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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 170
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was introduced 5 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 170 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 170 IS Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon 170 IS

 Fujifilm J30 170 IS 

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm J30

 170 IS Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 170 IS compared to the Fujifilm J30.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 170 IS and Fujifilm J30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
39
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm J30 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
70
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Otherwise known as IXUS 170 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $149 $150