Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB700
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB700 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
- Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Released December 2010

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was unveiled 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX170 IS grades against the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung WB700
SX170 IS | WB700 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | December 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX170 IS
WB700 | SX170 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB700
SX170 IS | WB700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS provides physical dimensions 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 Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS vs the WB700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and WB700 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and WB700.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX170 IS to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung WB700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2010-12-28 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $300 |