Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX30

In this article, we are looking at the Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the 170 IS (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the 170 IS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 170 IS was announced 13 months later than the NX30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 170 IS scores against the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS provides external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 170 IS vs Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 170 IS compared to the NX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and NX30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The 170 IS has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The newer 170 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.