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.
Take a more detailed look into the Canon IXUS 170
With a slim design and sleek metal front exterior that brings fashionable styling to every occasion, the intelligent IXUS 170 fits easily into your pocket and makes it simple for everyone to capture the moment in superb quality photos and movies.
Shoot sweeping landscapes and great group shots with ease using the 25mm ultra-wide angle lens that lets you fit more in the frame. Get nearer to distant subjects using the 12x optical zoom or get even closer without any loss of quality with 24x ZoomPlus.
Enjoy exceptional quality, detailed images. Flexibly frame and crop your photos or create stunning poster sized prints thanks to 20.0 Megapixels.
There’s no need to worry about camera shake ruining your results thanks to an intelligent optical Image Stabilizer. This camera automatically adapts and ensures sharp, detailed photos and videos – whatever you’re shooting.
Making great movies is fun and easy. With one touch of a button you can effortlessly capture great HD movies (720p) - even when you shoot on the move or using full zoom.
Easily shoot fantastic photos or movies with Smart Auto, which chooses the perfect camera settings for you – whatever the scene. All you have to do is point and shoot. Use the Help Button for quick, easy-to-follow guidance on using your camera and its functions.
Effortlessly capture great shots of friends with Face Detection technology. It detects multiple faces in a single frame making sure they remain in focus and with optimum brightness. Face Detection also ensures natural skin tones even in unusual lighting conditions.
Experiment and have fun with a range of Creative Filters. You can re-create the distortion of a fish-eye lens, make scenes in stills or movies look like miniature scale models and much more.
Make shots your own with quick and easy control over picture settings such as brightness and colour intensity. Preview the results while framing using Live View Control and enjoy sharing them with friends using the 6.8 cm (2.7”) LCD screen. Combine with a Canon Connect Station and you can easily share your photos and movies with the world on social media sites and online albums, plus enjoy watching them with family and friends on an HD TV.
Great for day trips. Capture more shots from a single charge of the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery.
Find out more about the Canon IXUS 170, its features and what it can do.
20 Megapixels
12x optical zoom with ultra-wide angle
Zoom to 24x with great quality
Steady images and movies in every situation
Powerful DIGIC processing
Auto mode with 32-scene detection
720p movies
Optimises people shots
Instantly capture movies
Energy saving for more shots
Instant help
Compatible with Canon Connect Station