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General | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Brand | Canon | Canon | Canon | Canon | Canon |
Model | PowerShot SX170 IS | PowerShot SX160 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX130 IS | PowerShot SX120 IS |
Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | - | - |
Successor Model | - | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | - |
MSRP | $179.99 | - | - | - | - |
Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact | Standard Compact | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
Video Capture |
Sensor | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Sensor Type | CCD | CCD | CCD | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.5-inch |
Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 5.744 x 4.308 mm |
Total Pixels | 16.6 Megapixel | 16.6 Megapixel | 14.5 Megapixel | 12.4 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | 14.1 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel | 10.0 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | |||||
Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 100 - 1,600 | 80 - 1,600 | 80 - 1,600 | 80 - 1,600 |
Photo | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Processor | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 4 |
Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Other Resolutions | - | - | 4320 x 3240, 3744 x 2104, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3456 x 1944 |
Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 |
JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, Fine | Superfine, Fine | Fine, Normal | Fine, Normal | Fine, Normal |
Timelapse Recording | |||||
WB Bracketing |
Focus | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Autofocus Modes |
Multi-area Center Tracking Single Face Detection Live View |
Multi-area Center Tracking Single Face Detection Live View |
Multi-area Center Tracking Single Face Detection Live View |
Single Live View |
Single Live View |
Number of Focus Points | - | - | 1 | - | - |
Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Touch-to-Focus | |||||
Live View Autofocus | |||||
Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |||||
Phase Detection for Autofocus |
Optics | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 448 mm | 28 - 448 mm | 28 - 336 mm | 28 - 336 mm | 36 - 360 mm |
Optical Zoom | 16x | 16x | 12x | 12x | 10x |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 5.9 | f/3.5 - 5.9 | f/3.4 - 5.6 | f/3.4 - 5.6 | f/2.8 - 4.3 |
Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm |
Image Stabilization |
Screen | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen Technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD | - | - | - |
Touch Screen | |||||
Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" |
Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot | 230k dot | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Top LCD Screen | |||||
Live View |
Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Viewfinder |
Shutter | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 15 sec | 15 sec | 15 sec | 15 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/3200 sec | 1/3200 sec | 1/2500 sec | 1/2500 sec | 1/2500 sec |
Max Continuous Shooting | 0.8 fps | 0.8 fps | 0.9 fps | 1.0 fps | 0.9 fps |
Flash | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Built-in Flash | |||||
Flash Modes |
Auto Flash On Slow Synchro Flash Off |
Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Fill-in |
Flash Range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m | 3.00 m | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Max Flash Sync Speed | - | 1/2000 sec | - | - | 1/500 sec |
External Flash Connectivity | |||||
External Flash Connection | - | - |
Exposure | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Exposure Metering Modes |
Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
Exposure Bracketing |
Video | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 | H.264 | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
Unlimited Video Recording |
Terminals | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI Output | |||||
Speaker | Mono | Mono | Mono | Mono | Mono |
Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo | Mono | Mono | Mono |
Microphone Input | |||||
Headphone Output |
Connectivity | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Built-in GPS | |||||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | Eye-Fi Connection possible | Eye-Fi Connection possible | ||
Built-In Bluetooth |
Environmental | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Environmental Sealing |
Physical | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44 mm (4.25 x 2.8 x 1.73") | 111 x 73 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.87 x 1.73") | 113 x 73 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.87 x 1.81") | 113 x 73 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.87 x 1.81") | 111 x 71 x 45 mm (4.37 x 2.8 x 1.77") |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz) | 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz) | 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz) | 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz) | 285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 oz) |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.2 x 5.6 x 2.7" | 6.3 x 5.5 x 2.9" | 6.3 x 5.6 x 2.9" | - | - |
Package Weight | 1.05 lb | - | 1.1 lb | - | - |
Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Battery Pack | NB-6LH | 2 x AA | 2 x AA | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Battery Life | 300 shots | 380 shots | 130 shots | - | - |
Internal Storage | - | - | - | 128 MB | 128 MB |
External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
Other | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
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Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Orientation Sensor |