Reasons to choose PowerShot SX170 IS
Released in 2013, PowerShot SX170 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 251 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
vs Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot SX170 IS28 mm²
PowerShot SX400 IS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot SX170 IS and PowerShot SX400 IS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot SX170 ISMetricPowerShot SX400 IS
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,280 × 720Maximum video1,280 × 720
251 gWeight313 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-ion battery pack NB-6LH Li-ion batteryBatteryBattery Pack NB-11LH
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot SX170 IS and PowerShot SX400 IS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot SX170 IS has the lighter body. The PowerShot SX170 IS and PowerShot SX400 IS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot SX400 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX400 IS
Released in 2014, PowerShot SX400 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 313 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.