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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 170
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 170 IS versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was unveiled 5 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 170 IS scores versus the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung ST80

 170 IS ST80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon 170 IS

 ST80 170 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST80

 170 IS ST80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 170 IS and the ST80.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and ST80.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 170 IS to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer 170 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 170 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
38
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 170 IS
Street photography with Samsung ST80
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 170 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography information
Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
69
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
62
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISSamsung ST80
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Samsung ST80
Also called IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $249