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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 220 HS
Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 170
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and 170 IS (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was launched 4 years earlier than the 170 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the 170 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Canon 170 IS

 ELPH 300 HS 170 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 170 IS ELPH 300 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2011More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon 170 IS

 ELPH 300 HS 170 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon 170 IS has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the 170 IS.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and 170 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and 170 IS.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 170 IS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Portrait photography with Canon 170 IS
27
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography information
Canon 170 IS Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography information
Canon 170 IS Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography factors
Canon 170 IS Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging info
Canon 170 IS Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 170 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon 170 IS
 Canon ELPH 300 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
Other name IXUS 220 HS IXUS 170
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2015-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 life 220 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NB-11L/LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $149