Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Overview
Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 with Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS.
These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras.
Sony WX220 was released in 2014, and Canon 170 IS in 2015.
PowerShot ELPH 170 IS is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 is greater than that of PowerShot ELPH 170 IS. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Sony WX220 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 has 0.8 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 has 0.8 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
PowerShot ELPH 170 IS |
| Brand |
Sony
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Canon
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| Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
PowerShot ELPH 170 IS |
| Announced |
February, 2014 |
January, 2015 |
| Body Type |
Ultracompact |
Ultracompact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
460k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/4 sec |
1/15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/1600 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
0.8 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
3.70 |
4.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
18 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4896 x 3672 |
5152 x 3864 |
| Max Native ISO |
12800 |
1600 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
210 shots |
200 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-BN |
NB-11L/LH |
| Physical |
| Weight |
121 g |
141 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
92 x 52 x 22 mm |
100 x 58 x 23 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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