Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 170 IS versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 170 IS (20MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively close but the 170 IS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 170 IS was released 22 months later than the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 170 IS matches up versus the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS comes with outer 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 NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon 170 IS versus Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 170 IS against the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and NX1100.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The 170 IS contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more modern 170 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.