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Fujifilm FinePix XP170

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User ratings:
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4.4 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
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8 editorial reviews
Review posted 10/30/2012Quick TakeProsColorful, sharp designCamera feels sturdyVery easy to useLED illuminator light is helpful in low light shots, either underwater or in normal conditionsOffers built-in wireless connection option to a smartphoneTough features seem to work pretty wellLens mechanismRead more
The Fujifilm FinePix XP170 is a rugged digital camera which comes with built-in Wi-Fi, Daniel Bell reviews.Read more
The FinePix XP170 is an up-to-date version of the FinePix XP20 that is really becoming an evolving process and this time it comes quick since the FinePixRead more
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Pros

  • a painless process and a very simple app to use
  • it works pretty well and in fact
  • most comfortable to use and easiest to handle

Cons

  • Photos are washed out
  • colors are bland
  • dynamic range is terrible

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 14 Mpx
  • 3.9
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in

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Fujifilm FinePix XP170 - Pros & Cons

Fujifilm FinePix XP170

Pros

  • a painless process and a very simple app to use
  • it works pretty well and in fact
  • most comfortable to use and easiest to handle
  • photos come out nice and bright with lots of details
  • colours remain good
  • Colour reproduction is good with images well exposed
  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students
  • enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers
  • The double-latching door system is very good

Cons

  • Photos are washed out
  • colors are bland
  • dynamic range is terrible
  • Wi-Fi
  • GPS GPS
  • images to lose a little sharpness
  • it makes a horrible beeping noise
  • only blue and orange are available as colors for the XP170
  • can't maintain a Wi-Fi connection for more than a few minutes
  • The video record button is recessed into the cameras body
  • The amount of noise in daylight shots is shocking

Fujifilm FinePix XP170 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx

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Fujifilm FinePix XP170 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom6.8 x
Minimum aperture3.9
Maximum aperture3.9
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Suppressed
Scene modes
  • Documents
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Manual settingsyes
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight6.35 oz
Width4.04 in
Height1.08 in
Depth2.81 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Fine
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Screen technologyLCD
Field of view96.0 %
Viewfinder
Screen
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsH.264
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Orange
Type of protection
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Freeze-resistant
  • Shock protection
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth10
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Storage
Internal storage95.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file systemExif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
AV outputyes

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Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Fujifilm - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.3
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Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 10/30/2012Quick TakeProsColorful, sharp designCamera feels sturdyVery easy to useLED illuminator light is helpful in low light shots, either underwater or in normal conditionsOffers built-in wireless connection option to a smartphoneTough features seem to work pretty wellLens mechanism

Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Wi-Fi Digital Camera Review
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Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Wi-Fi Digital Camera Review
3.5

The Fujifilm FinePix XP170 is a rugged digital camera which comes with built-in Wi-Fi, Daniel Bell reviews.

Fujifilm FinePix XP170 The Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Gives You Freedom to Shoot - Videomaker
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Videomaker
Published: 15.05.2012
The Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Gives You Freedom to Shoot - Videomaker

The FinePix XP170 is an up-to-date version of the FinePix XP20 that is really becoming an evolving process and this time it comes quick since the FinePix

Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Fuji FinePix XP170 Camera Review: At Least It's Waterproof
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 08.08.2012
Fuji FinePix XP170 Camera Review: At Least It's Waterproof

It’s been a year of rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot cameras, and there have been some really good ones. Fuji wants in on the rough-and-tough action, but can it hang with the others? We beat it up to find out. What Is It? A 14.4MP point-and-shoot. Freeze-proof, dust-proof, waterproof to 10 metres,...

Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Fuji FinePix XP170 Camera Review: At Least It's Waterproof
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Gizmodo
Published: 07.08.2012
Fuji FinePix XP170 Camera Review: At Least It's Waterproof

It's been the summer of the rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot camera, and there have been some really good ones. Fuji wants in on the rough and tough action, but can it hang with the others? We beat it up to find out.

Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Fujifilm FinePix XP170 review
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Pocket-lint
Published: 31.07.2012
Fujifilm FinePix XP170 review
3.0

The Fujifilm XP170 succeeds in its tough and waterproof tasks, but lacks the core camera abilities. It works fine enough, but the overall picture

Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 10/30/2012Quick TakeProsColorful, sharp designCamera feels sturdyVery easy to useLED illuminator light is helpful in low light shots, either underwater or in normal conditionsOffers built-in wireless connection option to a smartphoneTough features seem to work pretty wellLens mechanism

Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Fujifilm XP170 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 09.05.2012
Fujifilm XP170 Review

Fujifilm XP170 review, find out how the XP170 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.