FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm A170
JX300 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the FujiFilm JX300
Fujifilm A170 | JX300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm A170
JX300 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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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 |