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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 4 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX170 IS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

          

          

            
 SX170 IS Galaxy Camera 2 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon SX170 IS

          

          

            
 Galaxy Camera 2 SX170 IS 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

          

          

            
 SX170 IS Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2014Similar age
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS has outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the Galaxy Camera 2.
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
44
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (251g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than average in class (283g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
48
 amazing zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
48
 excellent zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 great battery life (400 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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 lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (448mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
73
 great battery life (400 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (283 grams)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (23mm)
 long zoom (483mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
49
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (23mm)
 very good size screen (4.8 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (400 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (251g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic support
37
 relatively wide (23mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic port
 lighter than average in class (283g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe    
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 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $400