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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
Camera summary
The Canon PowerShot SX170 IS, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Aug. 22, 2013.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.2 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot SX160 IS, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 300 shots per charge with the included NB-6LH battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
Camera summary
The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on June 21, 2013.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.2 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot SX170 IS, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 380 shots per charge with the included 2 x AA battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | No |
No |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | No |
No |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 22, 2013 | June 21, 2013 |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $0.00 | $79.93 |
| model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Predecessor model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS |
| Successor model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | |
Lense |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | No |
No |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 1.0 fps | 1.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/3200s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 | 15 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Battery life | 300 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm | 111 x 73 x 44mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 251 grs | 291 grs |
Screen |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | No |
No |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 | 16 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| viewfinder | - | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |