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Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 170
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 170 IS versus Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and FE-25 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was revealed 6 years after the FE-25 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 170 IS scores vs the FE-25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Olympus FE-25

 170 IS FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon 170 IS

 FE-25 170 IS 

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Olympus FE-25

 170 IS FE-25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 170 IS features physical 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) whilst the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon 170 IS versus Olympus FE-25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 170 IS versus the FE-25.

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and FE-25 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and FE-25.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 170 IS to offer more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer 170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography factors
Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 170 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
70
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
61
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
27
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Olympus FE-25
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISOlympus FE-25
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Olympus FE-25
Also referred to as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2768
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data 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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $15