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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2009
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JX500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm JX500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm A170

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm A170 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 versus Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the Fujifilm JX500.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm JX500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Fujifilm JX500
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-01-05
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 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/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $80 $90