Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Samsung ST80. The full galleries are provided at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung ST80
170 IS | ST80 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2010 | More recent by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon 170 IS
ST80 | 170 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST80
170 IS | ST80 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Canon 170 IS versus Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |