Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX700 HS
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Announced August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon SX700 HS
SX170 IS | SX700 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX170 IS
SX700 HS | SX170 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX700 HS
SX170 IS | SX700 HS | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | February 2014 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison
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.
Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Digic 6 |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | PureColor II G TFT |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 251 gr (0.55 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
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 | 300 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $349 |