Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS/Canon-SX170-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 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
- Launched August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced April 2017
- Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Successor is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX170 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the SX730 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon SX730 HS
SX170 IS | SX730 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX170 IS
SX730 HS | SX170 IS | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | August 2013 | Fresher by 44 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Canon SX730 HS
SX170 IS | SX730 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features physical measurements 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 SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX170 IS against the SX730 HS.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and SX730 HS is 88 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and SX730 HS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX170 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2017-04-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20.3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251 gr (0.55 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $399 |