Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX9
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX9 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
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 170
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 170 IS was released 4 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the 170 IS scores vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Sony WX9
| 170 IS | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon 170 IS
| WX9 | 170 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Sony WX9
| 170 IS | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 170 IS vs the WX9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and WX9.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon 170 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 170 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 170 IS vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Also referred to as | IXUS 170 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 20MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
| 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 per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-BN1 |
| 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 |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $149 | $188 |
