Canon 700D vs Canon SX170 IS

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 700D and Canon SX170 IS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the SX170 IS (16MP) is pretty well matched but the 700D (APS-C) and SX170 IS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The 700D was revealed 2 months before the SX170 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 700D matches up against the SX170 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 700D and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery and Canon SX170 IS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 700D provides outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX170 IS has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 700D and the SX170 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and SX170 IS is 65 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and SX170 IS.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 700D using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 700D will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.