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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 170
Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 170 IS and Kodak M575, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and M575 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was revealed 5 years after the M575 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 170 IS grades versus the M575 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Kodak M575

 170 IS M575 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Canon 170 IS

 M575 170 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Kodak M575

 170 IS M575 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M575 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 170 IS versus the M575.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and M575 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and M575.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 170 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 170 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M575
38
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M575 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (152g)
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography info
Kodak M575 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography factors
Kodak M575 Travel photography factors
69
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
68
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (152 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M575 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging details
Kodak M575 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (152g)
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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak M575 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Kodak M575
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISKodak EasyShare M575
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Kodak EasyShare M575
Also Known as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $149 $139