Canon SX170 IS vs Sony WX70

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

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.