Clicky

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 170
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon 170 IS versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 170 IS was launched 5 years later than the W350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the 170 IS matches up against the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

        

Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Sony W350

 170 IS W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon 170 IS

 W350 170 IS 

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Sony W350

 170 IS W350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 170 IS has external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon 170 IS versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 170 IS against the W350.

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and W350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 170 IS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer 170 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 170 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W350
38
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 170 IS
Sports photography with Sony W350
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
69
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon 170 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also called as IXUS 170 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots -
Type 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $149 $200