Clicky

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 170
FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z71
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 170 IS versus FujiFilm Z70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Z70 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The 170 IS was brought out 4 years after the Z70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 170 IS matches up versus the Z70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the FujiFilm Z70

 170 IS Z70 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 60 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon 170 IS

 Z70 170 IS 

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and FujiFilm Z70

 170 IS Z70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the FujiFilm Z70 has proportions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon 170 IS versus FujiFilm Z70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 170 IS and the Z70.

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and Z70 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 170 IS and Z70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 170 IS to offer you more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 170 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography information
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography highlights
70
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and FujiFilm Z70
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z70
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS FujiFilm FinePix Z70
Also referred to as IXUS 170 FinePix Z71
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 141g (0.31 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 200 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $149 $130