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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700

Portability
95 Imaging
46 Features
29 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96 Imaging
46 Features
32 Overall
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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 170
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon 170 IS versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 170 IS (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was released at a similar time to the S3700 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 170 IS scores vs the S3700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Nikon S3700

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Nikon S3700

		

		

			
 170 IS S3700 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS provides outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon 170 IS versus Nikon S3700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 170 IS against the S3700.
Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and S3700.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you really should factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 170 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
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 megapixel count good (20MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon 170 IS as a Street photography camera
 Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon 170 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery life (240 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon 170 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S3700 Travel photography factors
70
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
70
 better than average battery life (240 per charge)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon 170 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
44
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S3700
32
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic support
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Nikon Coolpix S3700
Otherwise known as IXUS 170 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 118 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH EN-EL19
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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $149 $175