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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 18 months later than the Fujifilm A170 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JX300 matches up versus the Fujifilm A170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm A170

 JX300 Fujifilm A170 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm A170 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm A170

 JX300 Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the JX300 versus the Fujifilm A170.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and Fujifilm A170 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and Fujifilm A170.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger JX300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm A170
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3664 x 2748
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 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 All around 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 180 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $110 $80