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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty close but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was launched 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades against the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 SX170 IS ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Canon SX170 IS

		

		

			
 ZV-1 SX170 IS 
RevealedMay 2020August 2013Fresher by 82 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 SX170 IS ZV-1 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS versus the ZV-1.
Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and ZV-1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX170 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX170 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
44
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
73
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Street photography advice
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (251 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
85
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
48
 long zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
71
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (24.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
68
 lighter than others in class (251 grams)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (448mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 good  resolution (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
49
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
70
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery (260 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (251g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic support
86
 fairly wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Sony ZV-1
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Sony ZV-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $750