Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30
94 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
10 Overall
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Fujifilm FinePix J30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Fujifilm J30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm J30
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm A170
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Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm J30
Fujifilm A170 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm J30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | |
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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 |