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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32 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
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 170 IS (20MP) and the L32 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was released very close to the L32 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 170 IS grades against the L32 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Nikon L32

 170 IS L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon 170 IS

 L32 170 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Nikon L32

 170 IS L32 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS has physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 170 IS vs the L32.

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 170 IS and L32.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography information
Nikon L32 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 170 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L32
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L32 Travel photography info
69
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
good battery life (320 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
48
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery life (320 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L32 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISNikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Nikon Coolpix L32
Also called as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.31 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L/LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $120