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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 170
Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 170 IS versus Kodak M380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and M380 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was announced 6 years after the M380 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 170 IS matches up vs the M380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Kodak M380

 170 IS M380 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Canon 170 IS

 M380 170 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Kodak M380

 170 IS M380 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 170 IS provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Kodak M380 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon 170 IS versus Kodak M380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 170 IS compared to the M380.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and M380 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and M380.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 170 IS to offer you more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M380 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography info
Kodak M380 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography features
Kodak M380 Travel photography features
69
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 170 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M380
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging highlights
Kodak M380 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Kodak M380
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISKodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Kodak EasyShare M380
Alternative name IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1448 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $160