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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 170
Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 170 IS was introduced around the same time to the Fujifilm XQ2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 170 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Fujifilm XQ2

 170 IS Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon 170 IS

 Fujifilm XQ2 170 IS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm XQ2

 170 IS Fujifilm XQ2 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS features external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ2 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 170 IS vs the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 170 IS and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 170 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon 170 IS will deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 170 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 170 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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great battery pack (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
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Canon 170 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISFujifilm XQ2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Fujifilm XQ2
Otherwise known as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $149 $299