Canon PowerShot Elph 170 IS
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.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- 12x Optical Zoom (25–300mm)
- 20.0 Megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor
- Shoot 720p HD video with a dedicated movie button
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on predefined shooting situations
- ECO Mode helps reduce power consumption for longer battery life
PROS
+ 12x zoom lens.
+ Inexpensive.
+ Very small.
+ Quick startup and focus.
+ Stabilized lens.
+ Help mode.
CONS
- Low-res rear display.
- No Wi-Fi.
- Omits Canon Creative Shot.
- Video limited to 720p.
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By PCMag on March 19, 2015
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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