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Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 170
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
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Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was brought out 12 months earlier than the TG-870 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 170 IS grades vs the TG-870 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Olympus TG-870

 170 IS TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Canon 170 IS

 TG-870 170 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Olympus TG-870

 170 IS TG-870 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS features physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 170 IS and the TG-870.

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 170 IS and TG-870.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 170 IS to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 170 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography features
Olympus TG-870 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography info
70
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
good battery life (300 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (21mm)
heavier than average (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography features
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
32
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (221g)
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Canon 170 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Olympus TG-870
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Also Known as IXUS 170 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 300 photographs
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $280