Canon SX170 IS vs Sony A7S

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX170 IS vs Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was revealed 7 months before the A7S which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX170 IS matches up against the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to 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") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS against the A7S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and A7S is 88 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and A7S.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX170 IS will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX170 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.