Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon 100D + 18-55mm DC III + 75-300mm DC III vs Canon SX170 IS + DCC-2500 + 4GB SD

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  • 40differ
  • 27identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Camera type
    • 100D + 18-55mm DC III + 75-300mm DC III:SLR Camera Kit
    • SX170 IS + DCC-2500 + 4GB SD:Compact camera
  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • 100D + 18-55mm DC III + 75-300mm DC III:18 MP
    • SX170 IS + DCC-2500 + 4GB SD:16 MP
  • Sensor type
    • 100D + 18-55mm DC III + 75-300mm DC III:CMOS
    • SX170 IS + DCC-2500 + 4GB SD:CCD
  • Maximum image resolution
    • 100D + 18-55mm DC III + 75-300mm DC III:5184 x 3456 pixels
    • SX170 IS + DCC-2500 + 4GB SD:4608 x 3456 pixels
  • Image stabilizer
    • 100D + 18-55mm DC III + 75-300mm DC III:No
    • SX170 IS + DCC-2500 + 4GB SD:Yes
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 100D + 18-55mm DC III + 75-300mm DC III:3:2, 4:3, 16:9
    • SX170 IS + DCC-2500 + 4GB SD:1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
  • Image formats supported
    • 100D + 18-55mm DC III + 75-300mm DC III:JPG
    • SX170 IS + DCC-2500 + 4GB SD:EXIF, JPG
  • ISO sensitivity (max)
    • 100D + 18-55mm DC III + 75-300mm DC III:6400
    • SX170 IS + DCC-2500 + 4GB SD:1600

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Comparison of 100D + 18-55mm DC III + 75-300mm DC III, SX170 IS + DCC-2500 + 4GB SD
125 specifications
Picture quality8 differ
Camera typeDiffersSLR Camera KitCompact camera
Megapixel (approx.)Differs18 MP16 MP
Image sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/2.3"
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Maximum image resolutionDiffers5184 x 3456 pixels4608 x 3456 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs480 x 480, 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 1280 x 1280, 1696 x 1280, 1728 x 1728, 1920 x 1080, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 2592 x 1456, 2592 x 1728, 3072 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 3456, 4608 x 3456, 5184 x 2912, 5184 x 34564608 x 3072 4608 x 2592 3456 x 3456 3264 x 2448 3264 x 2176 3264 x 1832 2448 x 2448 1920 x 1080 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1064 1200 x 1200 640 x 480 640 x 424 640 x 360 480 x 480
Image stabilizerDiffersNoYes
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers3:2, 4:3, 16:91:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image formats supportedDiffersJPGEXIF, JPG
Total megapixelsKnown for one18.5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Image sensor size (W x H)Known for one22.3 x 14.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensor formatKnown for oneAdvanced Photo System type-C (APS-C)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 80 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source448 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.9
Extra/Smart zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
Lens structure (elements/groups)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11/9
Combined zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64x
Lens typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWide-angle
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneCanon EF, Canon EF-SUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Auto focusing (AF) modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceContinuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.01 m
Face trackingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposure4 differ
ISO sensitivity (max)Differs64001600
ISO sensitivityDiffers100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light exposure modesDiffersAperture priority AE, Auto, Shutter priority AEAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProgram AE
Light exposure correctionDiffers± 5EV (1/3EV step)± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Shutter2 differ
Fastest camera shutter speedDiffers1/4000 s1/3200 s
Slowest camera shutter speedDiffers30 s15 s
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash3 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Manual, Red-eye reductionAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure correctionDiffers±2EV (1/2, 1/3 EV step)±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash range (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 - 3 m
Flash sync-speedDiffers1/200 s0.0005 s
Flash guide numberKnown for one9.4 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash recharging timeKnown for one3 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Video resolutionsDiffers640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080640 x 480,1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 fps
Resolution at capture speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280x720@25fps, 640x480@30fps
Video formats supportedDiffersH.264, MOVMOV
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Voice recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPCM
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcestereo
Display2 differ
DisplayDiffersLCDTFT
Display resolution (numeric)Differs1040000 pixels230000 pixels
Display aspect ratioKnown for one3:2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini-USB B
HDMIDiffersYesNo
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneMiniUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera7 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersCandlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, LandscapeFireworks, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow
Photo effectsDiffersBlack&White, NeutralBlack&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2,10 s
Brightness adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera file systemDiffersDPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, UkrainianArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Image processorDiffersDIGIC 5DIGIC DV IV
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64,Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Shooting modesKnown for oneAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter priorityUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera playbackKnown for oneHighlights, Movie, Single image, Slide showUnknown — not stated by the source
Dioptre correctionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom colourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Orientation sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
MaterialKnown for oneAluminium, Glass, Polycarbonate, RubberUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery life (CIPA standard)Differs380 shots300 shots
Battery typeDiffersLP-E12NB-6LH
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery level indicatorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 85%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers116.8 mm108 mm
DepthDiffers69.4 mm43.9 mm
HeightDiffers90.7 mm71 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source251 g
Weight (including battery)Known for one407 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Wrist strap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAV
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareDiffersImageBrowser EX, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style EditorImageBrowser EX PhotoStitch
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Power source typeDiffersBattery, USBBattery
Technical detailsidentical
Self-timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for one0.87xUnknown — not stated by the source

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