Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 20 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 21.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 20.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | DIGIC 4+ |
Optical zoom | 12.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.6 |
Maximum aperture | 3.6 |
Focal length equiv | 25 - 300 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Brightness adjustment | yes |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | No |
Normal focus range | 1.97 in |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
Number of focus points | 1 |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
Shooting modes | Auto |
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Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Auto exposure lock | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | no |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 4 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 0.8 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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3D support | no |
Manual settings | no |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Speaker type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Supported audio file formats | PCM |
Weight | 4.37 oz |
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Width | 3.92 in |
Height | 2.27 in |
Depth | 0.89 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 255 |
Battery life (max) | 5.0 h |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Battery level indicator | yes |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
DLNA certified | no |
Energy Star certified | no |
Languages support | Multi |
Image editing modes | Resizing |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
Maximum image resolution | 5152 x 3864 px |
White balance presets | 5 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPG |
Photo effects | Vivid |
Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 2.7 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Display aspect ratio | 4:3 |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 640 x 480 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 25.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 25.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | no |
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USB connector type | Mini-USB B |
USB version | 2.0 |
Headphone port | no |
Microphone port | no |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Bluetooth | no |
AV output | yes |
Canon 170 IS is a 20.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3
The Canon PowerShot Elph 170 IS omits a lot of features that we're used to seeing in pocket cameras, but hits a price point that's decidedly affordable.
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Review posted 04/13/2015 Quick TakeProsSmart Auto shooting mode allows anyone to use the cameraDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record 720p HD videoOptical IS helps handheld shooting in both still and video captureBright LCD is easy to see in all shooting situationsECO mode extends battery
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