Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Fujifilm FinePix J30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm J30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Fujifilm J30
170 IS | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 67 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon 170 IS
Fujifilm J30 | 170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm J30
170 IS | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | |
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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 |