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# 720p HD Video 20MP High-Res Sensor 12x Optical Zoom Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS (Black)

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** SAR 16
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## Summary

> 📷 Capture Life’s Best Angles—Zoom, Shoot, Share, Repeat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS (Black) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** SAR 16 with free shipping
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Pixel-Perfect Memories:** 20.0 Megapixel sensor combined with DIGIC 4+ processor delivers sharp, vibrant images ready for print or social sharing.
- • **Zoom into Every Moment:** 12x Optical Zoom captures stunning details from wide landscapes to distant subjects with crystal clarity.
- • **Effortless HD Storytelling:** Dedicated movie button lets you shoot smooth 720p HD videos instantly—never miss a moment in motion.
- • **Smart Auto for Flawless Shots:** Intelligent scene detection with 32 modes ensures perfect settings every time, so you look like a pro without the hassle.
- • **Eco Mode Extends Your Adventure:** Power-saving ECO Mode keeps your camera ready for those spontaneous moments that matter most.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS is a sleek, ultracompact digital camera featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens (25–300mm), a 20.0 megapixel CCD sensor paired with DIGIC 4+ image processing for sharp, vibrant photos, and easy 720p HD video recording via a dedicated button. Its Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects optimal settings across 32 shooting scenarios, while ECO Mode extends battery life for longer shooting sessions. Designed for effortless, high-quality imaging on the go, it’s perfect for millennials seeking a stylish, versatile camera that keeps up with their dynamic lifestyle.

## Description

Product Description               High-quality still images and video are practically effortless with the slim and stylish new Canon Powers hot ELPH 170 IS camera. The ideal tool for capturing everything from daily fun to special occasions, it's equipped with a powerful 12x Optical Zoom for maximum versatility, plus Intelligent IS to make images clear and almost shake-free even at high zoom lengths. Sharp, high-resolution imaging is fast and easy thanks to the 20.0 megapixel sensor and DIGIC 4+ Image Processor. Beautiful 720p HD video is as simple as pressing a button, while Smart AUTO intelligently selects just the right camera settings based on predefined shooting situations, so all different types of shots come out perfectly. The ideal all-in-one solution for storing, managing, sharing and viewing images and video.                  From the Manufacturer                 Stylish Ease, Outstanding Performance.High quality still images and video are practically effortless with the slim and stylish new PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera. The ideal tool for capturing everything from daily fun to special occasions, it's equipped with a powerful 12x Optical Zoom for maximum versatility, plus Intelligent IS to make images clear and almost shake-free even at high zoom lengths. Sharp, high-resolution imaging is fast and easy thanks to the 20.0 Megapixel* sensor and DIGIC 4+ Image Processor. Beautiful 720p HD video is as simple as pressing a button, while Smart AUTO intelligently selects just the right camera settings based on predefined shooting situations, so all different types of shots come out perfectly. Fun and easy-to-use Scene Modes such as Fisheye add instant creativity to your photography. And the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera can easily connect to Canon's optional new Connect Station CS100: the ideal all-in-one solution for storing, managing, sharing and viewing images and video.* Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.  Spectacular Lens Power for Stunning Images12x Optical ZoomThe PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera features a 12x Optical Zoom so spectacular shots are within your reach. You'll love the flexibility it gives you when shooting with an amazing range of 25–300mm (35mm equivalent) in a slim, stylish compact camera. Plus, the Wide-Angle lens captures expansive image in every shot, adding depth, perspective and grandeur. Landscapes, city scenes, family shots and more benefit from the extra width. Whether you're shooting wide group shots or zooming to the telephoto end, your images are assured to be bright and clear.  Beautiful Images and Incredible Performance Start Here20.0 Megapixel* sensorPreserve all those special moments from weddings to vacations in stunning quality with the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera. The camera is equipped with a 20.0 Megapixel* sensor to help ensure that images are incredibly clear and beautifully detailed. The high level of resolution gives you the flexibility to be more creative with your shots: crop and enlarge any part of an image – you can be confident that the detail and resolution you need are there, even when you want to print and frame your photos.DIGIC 4+ Image ProcessorThe PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera's DIGIC 4+ Image Processor features accelerated processing speed to create fast, responsive performance, giving you a shooting experience that's easy and natural. The DIGIC 4+ Image Processor also enhances image quality in several ways. Processing of high ISO shots has been shortened by 60% compared to the DIGIC 4 Image Processor. This significantly reduces noise for brilliant color, smooth gradations, and beautiful detail even in low light. The processor also allows for the integration of electronic Dynamic IS. This advanced system compensates for multiple motion types, effectively preventing angular blur, shift blur, and blur caused by parallel movement and tilt shift. The result is images that are reliably sharp and clear at all lengths of the camera's powerful 12x Optical Zoom. The processor's highly efficient design also extends battery life.* Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.  Gorgeous HD Video From Your Still Camera720p HD videoUsing the slim PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera, you can shoot high definition video anytime, anywhere. With a simple push of the dedicated movie button, you'll be able to instantly record every moment in motion. 720p HD video is smooth, vivid, and beautifully lifelike, making it an ideal way to capture special memories.  A Smarter Camera Means Better Photos and VideosSmart AUTOGetting that great shot is as simple as pressing the shutter button on the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera with Smart AUTO, which automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject. On the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS, detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations.  The camera then makes optimal settings to help ensure the best possible image capture, whether you're shooting stills or video. Smart AUTO also includes Advanced Subject Detection, which allows the camera to detect and track non-human moving subjects like animals and vehicles. With Smart AUTO, all you have to do is frame your shot and capture away.Scene ModesThe PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera provides shooting modes that easily give your shots a distinctly artistic feel without the need for any extra lenses and filters. You can make a quirky portrait using the Fisheye Effect or add a beautiful single-tone effect with Monochrome. Toy Camera Effect simulates a vintage look as if capturing the photo using a "toy" or pinhole camera.Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity. Program The camera automatically and intelligently selects the aperture/shutter speed combination based on the shooting conditions. Live View Control Enables Brightness, Color, and Tone adjustments to your images using easy-to-understand controls. Portrait Brings the subject into focus while beautifully blurring the background. Face Self-timer The camera waits for a face to enter the frame before releasing the shutter. Low Light For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly lit situations. Fisheye Effect Now you can get the fisheye effect – a classic photographic distortion – without a fisheye lens. Miniature Effect Give images a miniature look with an effect that emphasizes perspective by blurring the top and bottom of the image. Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect. Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue. Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors. Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Fireworks Create brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Long Shutter Use to blur moving subjects for artistic effect, ideal for urban night photography. Movie Record video; unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode. Actual results may vary from examples shown above. Final image may vary depending on picture composition.  Your One-Stop Image Management SolutionCompatibility with Canon Connect Station CS100The PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera connects via a simple USB cable to Canon's brand new photo and video storage device: the Canon Connect Station CS100. The Connect Station CS100 makes it easy to store (with up to 1 TB of hard drive space with the capacity for approximately 150,000 photos or up to 70 hours of video content)*, manage and sort images and videos by albums, date or device name with simple menus. From there, images and videos can be viewed on an HDTV via HDMI cable, sent to compatible wireless printers, viewed/uploaded/downloaded smartphones and tablets or PCs, and shared with other Canon Connect Stations and social networking sites.* Calculated with approx. 6.6MB for each photo and with average 32Mbps Full HD video.  A Charge that Lasts as Long as a MemoryECO ModeThe PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera features ECO Mode to provide more shots per single charge through LCD monitor and camera power management. The mode can be activated via a dedicated button for easy power preservation when an outlet is unavailable or the moment is too exciting to put the camera down. ECO Mode quickly wakes the camera from sleep when a button is pressed so you won't miss the moment. When the fun with family and friends runs late into the evening, ECO Mode makes sure your camera keeps up.  Help You Won't Need Help to FindHelp ButtonThe PowerShot ELPH 170 IS camera is designed to be fun and easy to use, even for beginners. A Help Button on the camera's exterior brings up the help menu any time you need it, right on the LCD screen. From here, you can scroll through a variety of topics that answer your questions with clear explanations, offer helpful shooting advice, and show you diagrams highlighting the position of any buttons you'll need.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Control | Automatic, Program |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Crop Mode | unknown_aspect_ratio |
| Screen Size | 2.7 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 480 |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Write Speed | Low |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Shooting Modes | Scene |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon |
| Exposure Control | Automatic, Program |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Supported Media Type | ProductImage, EnhancedContent |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 20 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000 Seconds |
| File Format | JPEG (EXIF v2.3) |
| Screen Size | 2.7 Inches |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Form Factor | Ultracompact |
| Special Feature | Travel |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20 MP |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 0.31 Pounds |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-1600 |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | None |
| ISO Range | Auto, 100-1600 |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Has Self-Timer | Yes |
| Compatible Devices | Canon |
| Continuous Shooting | 0.8 |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| Aperture modes | F2.8-F5.6 |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| File Format | JPEG (EXIF v2.3) |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20 MP |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Maximum Image Size | 20 MP |
| Total Still Resolution | 20 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 300 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 12 |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |
| Camera Lens | 300 Mm |
| Minimum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 1.5 Degrees |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Wireless Technology | None |
| HDMI Type | No |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Scene |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Night vision | No |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Features | Active |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Autofocus | Yes |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon
- **Aspect Ratio:** Unknown
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG (EXIF v2.3)
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 300 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 12
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Brand:** Canon

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent point and shoot camera with good zoom capability.
*by M***Y on September 13, 2016*

A very nice and small point and shoot camera. We took this to Alaska two weeks ago and used it extensively to photograph animals in Denali Park. The zoom feature worked very well. The only limitation using the zoom is that the image on the viewfinder is so small that I did not know if I got the images I wanted until we got back to the lodge and I loaded the memory card into my laptop. Then we could see the full image magnified and could edit or delete those we did not want to keep. I have other, larger cameras and chose not to take them as they are bulky. This little camera fits in a pocket. I gave my big digital SLR camera to my daughter as it was a pain to carry on a trip. Others with us in the park had elaborate equipment and several commented favorably on my images when seeing them on the laptop. It is a good choice forma trip unless you want superzoom capability and are willing to put up with the equipment. The battery life is also excellent. I have taken trips in the past with teenagers who were always having to recharge batteries. I did not recharge this one at all.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good snapshot camera
*by M***Y on January 15, 2025*

This camera is compact and has been very reliable. It doesn't produce professional quality pictures and videos, but is quick and easy to use, and gives imagery that is comparable to my mobile phone camera. The fact that it has an optical zoom means it outperforms my phone's camera on long shots. The main drawback is that it has a proprietary battery, so you have to buy a charger and either buy multiple batteries or risk the camera going dead when you most need it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Little Giant
*by R***. on May 16, 2016*

This little camera is truly amazing! We recently went on a two trip to Europe. I was looking for a small camera which could take good quality pictures and was more convenient than lugging around my DSLR. Boy, did I find it! Quality of images is superb. Color reproduction couldn't be better. The camera's ability to handle difficult lighting situations is phenomenal. It focuses quickly in any lighting situation in which I used it, including low light. Because of its small size and versatility I was able to capture many great images on the fly that I would not have been able to get with my larger camera. I could not be more pleased and highly recommend this camera to anyone!

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