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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 155
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 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the 170 IS (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was brought out 10 months before the 170 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS grades versus the 170 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Canon 170 IS

 ELPH 150 IS 170 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 170 IS ELPH 150 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon 170 IS

 ELPH 150 IS 170 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon 170 IS has proportions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS versus the 170 IS.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and 170 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and 170 IS.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon 170 IS Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography factors
Canon 170 IS Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography details
Canon 170 IS Travel photography details
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging factors
Canon 170 IS Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon 170 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon 170 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISCanon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 155 IXUS 170
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2015-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NB-11L/LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $149