Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 16 months before the SX710 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX170 IS grades versus the SX710 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS versus the SX710 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and SX710 HS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and SX710 HS.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX170 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.