Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX7
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX7 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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 170
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Below, we will be matching up the Canon 170 IS and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 170 IS was announced 5 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 170 IS grades against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Sony TX7
| 170 IS | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2015 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon 170 IS
| TX7 | 170 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Sony TX7
| 170 IS | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS has external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 170 IS versus the TX7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and TX7.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 170 IS having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 170 IS will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Otherwise known as | IXUS 170 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $149 | $300 |