Canon SX170 IS vs Sony HX350

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX170 IS and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 4 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX170 IS grades vs the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS features outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and HX350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and HX350.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX170 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.