Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70
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Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and FujiFilm FinePix Z70. The entire galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery and FujiFilm Z70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the FujiFilm Z70
170 IS | Z70 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 60 months |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon 170 IS
Z70 | 170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon 170 IS and FujiFilm Z70
170 IS | Z70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | |
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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 |