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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 2 years later than the JX300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the JX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX170 IS JX300 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX170 IS

 JX300 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX170 IS JX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS against the JX300.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and JX300 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and JX300.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (251g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also Known as - FinePix JX305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos 180 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $110