Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 vs Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A900PowerShot SX170 IS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX160 IS
      MSRP$179.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.7 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 1,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      ProcessorBIONZDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40324608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4400 x 2936, 4400 x 2936, 3024 x 2016, 6048 x 3408, 4400 x 2472, 3024 x 1704, 3924 x 2656, 2896 x 1928, 1984 x 1320
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra Fine, Fine, StandardSuperfine, Fine
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation), & Customized (3 repeatable customizations)
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoWide area, Center spot, & Individual point
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 448 mm
      Optical Zoom16x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine color LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Carbon Fiber Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps0.8 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      Flash On
      Slow Synchro
      Flash Off
      Flash Range3.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible w/ Sony & Minolta flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with specific Sony flashes)
      PC Socket
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual (with EV indicator), Customized (3 repeatable customizations)
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO1431
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Dimensions156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23")108 x 71 x 44 mm (4.25 x 2.8 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.6 x 2.7"
      Package Weight1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Battery PackNP-FM500HNB-6LH
      Battery Life880 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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