Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Samsung NX200. The full galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung NX200
170 IS | NX200 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Canon 170 IS
NX200 | 170 IS | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung NX200
170 IS | NX200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Samsung NX200 | |
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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 |