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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80 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
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 170 IS was unveiled 5 years after the CL80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 170 IS matches up against the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung CL80

 170 IS CL80 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon 170 IS

 CL80 170 IS 
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung CL80

 170 IS CL80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS features external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 170 IS compared to the CL80.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and CL80.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 170 IS to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 170 IS
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
70
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Samsung CL80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISSamsung CL80
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Samsung CL80
Also Known as IXUS 170 ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $400