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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(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
Canon SX170 IS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX170 IS

 A1300 SX170 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon A1300

 SX170 IS A1300 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX170 IS

 A1300 SX170 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SX170 IS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography features
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography details
Canon SX170 IS Street photography details
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Canon SX170 IS Sports photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography info
Canon SX170 IS Travel photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (251 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
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reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon SX170 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
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