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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 170
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 170 IS versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 170 IS was released 3 years after the ST93 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 170 IS scores versus the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung ST93

 170 IS ST93 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2011More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon 170 IS

 ST93 170 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST93

 170 IS ST93 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 170 IS features external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon 170 IS versus Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 170 IS versus the ST93.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and ST93.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 170 IS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer 170 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography details
Samsung ST93 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography info
Samsung ST93 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
70
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung ST93 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST93
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISSamsung ST93
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Samsung ST93
Also called as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-04-20
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
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 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 -