Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX5
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
- 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
- Released January 2015
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 170
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
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Here is a complete analysis of the Canon 170 IS and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 170 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 170 IS scores against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Sony TX5
| 170 IS | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon 170 IS
| TX5 | 170 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Sony TX5
| 170 IS | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 170 IS has got external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Canon 170 IS and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 170 IS against the TX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and TX5.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 170 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 170 IS will offer you greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Also referred to as | IXUS 170 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-18 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 200 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $149 | $239 |