Canon SX170 IS vs Sony W570

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS and Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 2 years after the W570 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX170 IS and Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and W570 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and W570.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX170 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.