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Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
95 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
42 Overall
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Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 170
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-870
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Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon 170 IS and Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was launched about the same time to the TG-860 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 170 IS scores vs the TG-860 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Olympus TG-860

          

          

            
 170 IS TG-860 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Canon 170 IS

          

          

            
 TG-860 170 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Olympus TG-860

          

          

            
 170 IS TG-860 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 170 IS and Olympus TG-860 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 170 IS against the TG-860.
Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and TG-860 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and TG-860.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

            Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 170 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
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 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon 170 IS Street photography information
Olympus TG-860 Street photography information
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
69
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon 170 IS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography information
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon 170 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography highlights
69
 good  resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon 170 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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 rather wide (21mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
32
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic support
33
 rather wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
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Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Olympus TG-860
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Also called as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic VII
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
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) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Yes
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) 224 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $279