FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A170
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(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
- Launched July 2009

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was announced 11 months later than the Fujifilm A170 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the JZ500 scores versus the Fujifilm A170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A170 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Fujifilm FinePix A170. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Fujifilm A170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm A170
JZ500 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the FujiFilm JZ500
Fujifilm A170 | JZ500 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm A170
JZ500 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A170 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the JZ500 vs the Fujifilm A170.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm A170 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and Fujifilm A170.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher JZ500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3664 x 2748 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 140g (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 media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $230 | $80 |