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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 170
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon 170 IS versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was announced 4 years after the ST700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 170 IS scores against the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung ST700

 170 IS ST700 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon 170 IS

 ST700 170 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST700

 170 IS ST700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 170 IS features 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) whilst the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 170 IS and the ST700.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and ST700.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer 170 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography advice
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
69
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 170 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging information
Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST700
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISSamsung ST700
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Samsung ST700
Other name IXUS 170 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $280