Canon 1D C vs Canon SX170 IS

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 1D C versus Canon SX170 IS, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the SX170 IS (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 1D C (Full frame) and SX170 IS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D C was revealed 16 months earlier than the SX170 IS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1D C matches up versus the SX170 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D C & Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D C Gallery & Canon SX170 IS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D C comes with outside measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Canon SX170 IS has dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D C versus the SX170 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and SX170 IS is 50 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and SX170 IS.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D C having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D C will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 1D C will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.