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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 170
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon 170 IS versus Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and S7000 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was unveiled about the same time to the S7000 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 170 IS matches up against the S7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Nikon S7000

 170 IS S7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Canon 170 IS

 S7000 170 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Nikon S7000

 170 IS S7000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2015Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 170 IS features exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 170 IS and the S7000.

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and S7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and S7000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography info
Nikon S7000 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (165 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 170 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S7000
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S7000 Travel photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
low battery power (180 per charge)
heavier than others (165 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S7000 Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S7000 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than others (165 grams)
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Canon 170 IS vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Nikon S7000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISNikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Nikon Coolpix S7000
Also Known as IXUS 170 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps 9.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures 180 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $149 $280