Canon 1D X III vs Canon 170 IS

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1D X III versus Canon 170 IS, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1D X III (20MP) and the 170 IS (20MP) is relatively comparable but the 1D X III (Full frame) and 170 IS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X III was brought out 5 years after the 170 IS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1D X III scores versus the 170 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Canon 170 IS Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X III enjoys outside measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) and the Canon 170 IS has proportions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D X III and the 170 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D X III and 170 IS is 50 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X III and 170 IS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1D X III includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger 1D X III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.