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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 170
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 170 IS (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty similar but the 170 IS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 170 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the 170 IS grades versus the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung NX200

 170 IS NX200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Canon 170 IS

 NX200 170 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung NX200

 170 IS NX200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS has outer 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) whilst the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 170 IS compared to the NX200.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and NX200.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The 170 IS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher 170 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 170 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 170 IS
Street photography with Samsung NX200
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (223g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
70
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than average (223 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Samsung NX200
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISSamsung NX200
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Samsung NX200
Also called IXUS 170 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 200 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $149 $818