Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm X30
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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
- Announced January 2015
- Also referred to as IXUS 170
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm X30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") possess totally different sensor size.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The 170 IS was brought out 5 months later than the Fujifilm X30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 170 IS scores vs the Fujifilm X30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Fujifilm X30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Fujifilm X30
170 IS | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon 170 IS
Fujifilm X30 | 170 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm X30
170 IS | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | August 2014 | Same age | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS has external 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) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm X30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 170 IS vs the Fujifilm X30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and Fujifilm X30.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 170 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon 170 IS will produce more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Fujifilm X30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Fujifilm X30 |
Also called as | IXUS 170 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2014-08-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lbs) | 423 gr (0.93 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 470 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $149 | $499 |