Canon SX170 IS vs Sony A7S II

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX170 IS and Sony A7S II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX170 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the A7S II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX170 IS and Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS vs the A7S II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and A7S II is 88 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and A7S II.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX170 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX170 IS will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX170 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.