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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 170
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 170 IS versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 170 IS was launched 14 months after the Fujifilm XQ1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 170 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Fujifilm XQ1

 170 IS Fujifilm XQ1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2013Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon 170 IS

 Fujifilm XQ1 170 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm XQ1

 170 IS Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS comes with outside 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) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 170 IS versus the Fujifilm XQ1.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 170 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon 170 IS will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
manual focus
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 170 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
64
good battery (240 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm XQ1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISFujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Fujifilm XQ1
Also Known as IXUS 170 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-48
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 1 1
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