Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Launched August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A1300 versus Canon SX170 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SX170 IS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe A1300 was introduced 18 months earlier than the SX170 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1300 scores against the SX170 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Canon SX170 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX170 IS
A1300 | SX170 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon A1300
SX170 IS | A1300 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX170 IS
A1300 | SX170 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SX170 IS has proportions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1300 versus Canon SX170 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1300 compared to the SX170 IS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SX170 IS is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and SX170 IS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older A1300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lb) | 251 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 300 shots |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $119 | $0 |