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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 3 years later than the JZ300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX170 IS scores against the JZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX170 IS JZ300 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2010More recent by 44 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX170 IS

 JZ300 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX170 IS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS has outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS and the JZ300.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and JZ300 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and JZ300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX170 IS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $180