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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 170
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung ST95

 170 IS ST95 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon 170 IS

 ST95 170 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST95

 170 IS ST95 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
69
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 170 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung ST95 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISSamsung ST95
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
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