Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST600
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 170 IS was released 5 years after the ST600 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 170 IS matches up vs the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung ST600
170 IS | ST600 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon 170 IS
ST600 | 170 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST600
170 IS | ST600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 170 IS comes with physical 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 ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 170 IS against the ST600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and ST600.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 170 IS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Samsung ST600 |
Also called | IXUS 170 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 150g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $149 | $330 |