Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70
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![Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS/Canon-SX170-IS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70/Sony-WX70-front.jpg)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Announced August 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX170 IS versus Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX170 IS was launched 19 months after the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX170 IS scores against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Sony WX70
SX170 IS | WX70 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SX170 IS
WX70 | SX170 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Sony WX70
SX170 IS | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX170 IS versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the WX70.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and WX70.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX170 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 gr (0.55 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $242 |