Canon 90D vs Canon 170 IS
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Canon 90D vs Canon 170 IS Key Specs
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- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Announced August 2019
- Old Model is Canon 80D
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
- 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
- Released January 2015
- Also referred to as IXUS 170
Canon 90D vs Canon 170 IS Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon 90D and Canon 170 IS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and 170 IS (20MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and 170 IS (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 90D was launched 4 years after the 170 IS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 90D matches up versus the 170 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 90D vs Canon 170 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 90D and Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon 90D Gallery and Canon 170 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon 170 IS
90D | 170 IS | |||
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Released | August 2019 | January 2015 | Newer by 57 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Canon 90D
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Canon 170 IS
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Canon 90D vs Canon 170 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 90D comes with outer dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Canon 170 IS has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 90D and Canon 170 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 90D and the 170 IS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and 170 IS is 60 and 95 respectively.
Canon 90D vs Canon 170 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and 170 IS.
All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 90D because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 90D will give more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern 90D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 90D vs Canon 170 IS Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 90D | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS |
Also called | - | IXUS 170 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2019-08-28 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.6-7.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 0.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 701g (1.55 lb) | 141g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 1300 photos | 200 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | NB-11L/LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,199 | $149 |