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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300 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
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 22 months earlier than the P300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the P300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm A170 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm A170

 P300 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedMay 2011July 2009More modern by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm A170 P300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 and Nikon P300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the P300.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and P300 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and P300.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P300 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P300 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Nikon P300 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
Nikon P300 Sports photography features
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Nikon P300
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Nikon P300
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $80 $500