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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak Mini

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak Mini 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 170
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak Mini Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 170 IS versus Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and Mini (10MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The 170 IS was revealed 4 years after the Mini which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 170 IS matches up vs the Mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Kodak Mini

 170 IS Mini 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon 170 IS

 Mini 170 IS 

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Kodak Mini

 170 IS Mini 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 170 IS offers exterior 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) and the Kodak Mini has measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 170 IS and the Mini.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and Mini is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and Mini.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 170 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 170 IS will give extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer 170 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Mini Portrait photography features
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
24
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 170 IS
Street photography with Kodak Mini
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography factors
Kodak Mini Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak Mini Travel photography advice
70
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak Mini Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging details
Kodak Mini Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
25
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon 170 IS vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Kodak Mini
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISKodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Kodak EasyShare Mini
Also called IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3640 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
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 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 99 gr (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH KLIC-7006
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $100