Canon SX170 IS vs Sony HX10V

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX170 IS versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 19 months after the HX10V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX170 IS grades against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS provides outside 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 Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS and the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and HX10V.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX10V to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.