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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 170
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon 170 IS and Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and S01 (10MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 170 IS was brought out 19 months later than the S01 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 170 IS scores against the S01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Nikon S01

 170 IS S01 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2013More recent by 19 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Canon 170 IS

 S01 170 IS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Nikon S01

 170 IS S01 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S01 has dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Compare the Canon 170 IS and Nikon S01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 170 IS compared to the S01.

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and S01 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and S01.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 170 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 170 IS will produce extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger 170 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S01 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography features
Nikon S01 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than average (96 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S01 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S01 Travel photography details
70
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
55
lighter than average (96 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery (190 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 170 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S01
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S01 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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touchscreen
lighter than average (96 grams)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Nikon S01
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISNikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Nikon Coolpix S01
Otherwise known as IXUS 170 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 96 grams (0.21 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" 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 images 190 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One -
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