Picture quality
| Image formats supported |
JPEG XR |
| Megapixel |
20 MP |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Maximum image resolution |
5152 x 3864 pixels |
| Camera type |
Compact camera |
Lens system
| Digital zoom |
4 x |
| Combined zoom |
48 x |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
4.5 - 54 mm |
| Optical zoom |
12 x |
| Maximum aperture number |
7 |
| Minimum aperture number |
3.6 |
| Extra/Smart zoom |
24 x |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
300 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
25 mm |
Camera
| Self-timer delay |
2, 10 s |
| Brightness adjustment |
Y |
| GPS (satellite) |
N |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Scene modes |
Fireworks, Portrait, Snow |
Focusing
| Auto focusing (AF) modes |
Single Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam |
Y |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock |
Y |
| Focus |
TTL |
Flash
| Flash range (tele) |
1 - 2 m |
| Flash range (wide) |
0.5 - 4 m |
| Flash exposure lock |
Y |
| Flash sync-speed |
1/2000 s |
Light exposure
| ISO sensitivity (max) |
1600 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) |
100 |
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock |
Y |
| Light exposure correction |
± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
Video
| Motion JPEG frame rate |
25 fps |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Maximum video resolution |
1280 x 720 pixels |
Ports & interfaces
| PictBridge |
Y |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB connector |
Mini-USB B |
| HDMI |
N |
Battery
| Battery life (max) |
5 h |
| Battery level indicator |
Y |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) |
200 shots |
Technical details
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Image processor |
DIGIC 4+ |
Display
| Vari-angle LCD display |
N |
| Field of view |
100% |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight (including battery) |
141 g |
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
Shutter
| Slowest camera shutter speed |
1 s |
| Fastest camera shutter speed |
1/2000 s |
Additionally
| Lens structure |
9/7 |
| Playback zoom |
10 x |
| AC adapter bundled |
Y |
20MP, 5152 x 3864, 12x, Smart Auto, Intelligent IS, 720p,
<b>Canon IXUS 170</b>
Brilliant shots – fashionably small camera
Small and stylish enough to take anywhere, the flexible 20 Megapixel IXUS 170 with 12x optical zoom ensures brilliant results every time. Just point and shoot to capture sharp, detailed images far and wide.
Stylish, pocketable and easy-to-use IXUS
Get closer to all your best moments, far and wide, with 12x zoom
Capture stunning detail with 20 MP
Beautiful shots with point and shoot ease using Smart Auto
Sharp photos and steady movies with Intelligent IS
