Canon SX170 IS vs Sony W320

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was introduced 3 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX170 IS vs Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the W320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and W320 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and W320.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.