Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-170-IS/Canon-170-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Other Name is IXUS 170
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB1000
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The 170 IS was announced 5 years later than the TL320 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 170 IS grades vs the TL320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Samsung TL320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Samsung TL320
170 IS | TL320 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon 170 IS
TL320 | 170 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Samsung TL320
170 IS | TL320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS has got outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 170 IS versus the TL320.
![Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-170-IS-vs-Samsung-TL320-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.
![Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-170-IS-vs-Samsung-TL320-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 170 IS and TL320.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 170 IS to deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer 170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-170-IS-vs-Samsung-TL320-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-170-IS-vs-Samsung-TL320-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon 170 IS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Samsung TL320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Samsung TL320 |
Also called | IXUS 170 | WB1000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $149 | $380 |