Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85
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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)
![Pentax Optio E85 front Pentax Optio E85 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E85/Pentax-E85-front.jpg)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 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
- Released August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced September 2009
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Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX170 IS versus Pentax E85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX170 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX170 IS grades against the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Pentax E85
SX170 IS | E85 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon SX170 IS
E85 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Pentax E85
SX170 IS | E85 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS versus the E85.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 size comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and E85 is 88 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and E85.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 grams (0.55 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $0 |