Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 5 months earlier than the SX700 HS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades vs the SX700 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS against the SX700 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and SX700 HS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and SX700 HS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account.