Canon SX170 IS vs Sony HX100V

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX170 IS and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 23 months later than the HX100V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX170 IS grades against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS offers outside 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) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and HX100V.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX170 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.