Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX9
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX9 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
- Released January 2015
- Also Known as IXUS 170
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
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Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 170 IS versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 170 IS grades vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Sony TX9
| 170 IS | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon 170 IS
| TX9 | 170 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Sony TX9
| 170 IS | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 170 IS provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 170 IS compared to the TX9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and TX9.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 170 IS to produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher 170 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Otherwise known as | IXUS 170 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 141g (0.31 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 | 200 pictures | - |
| Form 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 feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $149 | $799 |