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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Launched July 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the T300 grades versus the Fujifilm A170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Fujifilm A170

 T300 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the FujiFilm T300

 Fujifilm A170 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm A170

 T300 Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T300 vs the Fujifilm A170.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and Fujifilm A170 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm T300 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher T300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Fujifilm A170
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography information
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography details
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm A170
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 180 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $80