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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 140
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 130 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was revealed 2 years after the PL170 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung PL170

 ELPH 130 PL170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon ELPH 130

 PL170 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung PL170

 ELPH 130 PL170 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the PL170.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and PL170.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 130 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography features
Samsung PL170 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
27
decent MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL170 Travel photography factors
63
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL170 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung PL170
 Canon ELPH 130Samsung PL170
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 130 Samsung PL170
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 190 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $175