Canon A810 vs Canon SX170 IS
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX170 IS Key Specs
Canon A810
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A810 and Canon SX170 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SX170 IS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A810 scores vs the SX170 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX170 IS
| A810 | SX170 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon A810
| SX170 IS | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 18 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX170 IS
| A810 | SX170 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon A810 vs Canon SX170 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A810 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SX170 IS has sizing of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A810 versus the SX170 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and SX170 IS is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Canon SX170 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and SX170 IS.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A810 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A810 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography advice
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Canon A810 Vlogging factors
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging factors
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2013-08-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lbs) | 251 gr (0.55 lbs) |
| 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $99 | $0 |