Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z110
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2015
- Other Name is IXUS 170
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 145g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm Z110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm Z110 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 170 IS was released 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z110 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 170 IS scores against the Fujifilm Z110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z110. The complete galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Fujifilm Z110
170 IS | Fujifilm Z110 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z110 over the Canon 170 IS
Fujifilm Z110 | 170 IS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm Z110
170 IS | Fujifilm Z110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS has outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z110 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm Z110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 170 IS and the Fujifilm Z110.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and Fujifilm Z110 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and Fujifilm Z110.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon 170 IS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z110 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z110 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 170 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 200 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 / SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $149 | $0 |