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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 170
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was launched 5 years later than the Fujifilm Z300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the 170 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Fujifilm Z300

 170 IS Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2009More recent by 68 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon 170 IS

 Fujifilm Z300 170 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm Z300

 170 IS Fujifilm Z300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 170 IS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z300 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 170 IS versus the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and Fujifilm Z300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and Fujifilm Z300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 170 IS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 170 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 170 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography features
69
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
54
has focus via touch
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISFujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Also referred to as IXUS 170 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-06-12
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 141 grams (0.31 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $0