Apple iPhone 4S
Budget Compact Camera
 vs Canon SX170 IS
Compact Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Apple iPhone 4S

Best price $649
  • Weighs a lot less than the SX170 IS 4.9 oz vs 8.85 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 4 in³ vs 21 in³
  • Higher resolution rear screen 326k dots vs 230k dots
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.5″ vs 3.0″
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 25fps
  • Has GPS location tagging SX170 IS does not have GPS
  • Has HDR on-board SX170 IS does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities SX170 IS does not have Wi-Fi
Find out more about the Apple iPhone 4S

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

Best price
$200
  • Higher sensor resolution 16 MP vs 8 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 28 mm² vs 16 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 1,600 ISO vs 800 ISO
  • Newer camera October 2013 vs October 2011
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

What’s missing from both the Apple iPhone 4S and the Canon SX170 IS

  • No HDMI port
  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
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