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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 170
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 170 IS and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 170 IS (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was introduced 2 years later than the TX200V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 170 IS matches up against the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Sony TX200V

 170 IS TX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon 170 IS

 TX200V 170 IS 
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Sony TX200V

 170 IS TX200V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 170 IS and the TX200V.

Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and TX200V.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 170 IS to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX200V Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography features
Sony TX200V Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 170 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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environment proof
supports touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 170 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also called IXUS 170 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $149 $500