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Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 170
FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
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Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 170 IS versus FujiFilm Z700EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Z700EXR (12MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and Z700EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 170 IS was announced 4 years after the Z700EXR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 170 IS scores against the Z700EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 170 IS Z700EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 60 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Canon 170 IS

 Z700EXR 170 IS 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and FujiFilm Z700EXR

 170 IS Z700EXR 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the FujiFilm Z700EXR has sizing of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon 170 IS versus FujiFilm Z700EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 170 IS against the Z700EXR.

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and Z700EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and Z700EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 170 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon 170 IS will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger 170 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 170 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 170 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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includes focus by touch
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 170 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging info
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (158g)
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Canon 170 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and FujiFilm Z700EXR
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
Also Known as IXUS 170 FinePix Z707EXR
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.9-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 200 photographs -
Style 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, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $149 $250