Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL5

The following is a complete review of the Canon 170 IS versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 170 IS was introduced 5 years after the CL5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the 170 IS matches up against the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 170 IS enjoys 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 Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 170 IS compared to the CL5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 170 IS and CL5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 170 IS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 170 IS will show greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer 170 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.