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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm J30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled at a similar time to the Fujifilm J30 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm J30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the Fujifilm J30.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm J30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm J30.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm J30 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm J30
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $80 $150