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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 170
Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 170 IS and Kodak M341, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and M341 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was launched 5 years after the M341 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 170 IS matches up against the M341 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Kodak M341

 170 IS M341 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Canon 170 IS

 M341 170 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Kodak M341

 170 IS M341 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. 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) while the Kodak M341 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 170 IS and the M341.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and M341 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and M341.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 170 IS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak M341 Portrait photography factors
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography advice
Kodak M341 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography information
Kodak M341 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M341 as a Travel photography camera
69
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M341 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M341
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M341 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Kodak M341
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISKodak EasyShare M341
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Kodak EasyShare M341
Also called IXUS 170 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-07-29
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 135 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $149 $130