Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Sony TX200V
170 IS | TX200V | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon 170 IS
TX200V | 170 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Sony TX200V
170 IS | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Canon 170 IS and Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |