Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST65

Here is a extended review of the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was introduced 4 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the 170 IS grades against the ST65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS comes with physical dimensions 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 ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 170 IS vs the ST65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and ST65.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 170 IS to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.