Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX70
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX70 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
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternate Name is IXUS 170
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 170 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the WX70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 170 IS matches up versus the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Sony WX70
170 IS | WX70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2012 | More recent by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon 170 IS
WX70 | 170 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Sony WX70
170 IS | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS offers physical 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) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 170 IS versus the WX70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and WX70.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Alternative name | IXUS 170 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | 240 photos |
Type of battery | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $149 | $242 |