Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternative Name is IXUS 170
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 170 IS was brought out 4 years after the ST95 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 170 IS grades vs the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung ST95
170 IS | ST95 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon 170 IS
ST95 | 170 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST95
170 IS | ST95 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS features external measurements 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 ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 170 IS against the ST95.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and ST95.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 170 IS to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 170 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Samsung ST95 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 170 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | - |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | - |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $149 | $145 |