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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
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
  • Introduced July 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 7 months later than the Fujifilm A170 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the JZ300 grades against the Fujifilm A170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm A170

 JZ300 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm A170 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm A170

 JZ300 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm A170.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm A170.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger JZ300 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm A170
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-07-22
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2748
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $80