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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
DSC-TX1 |
170 IS |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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IXUS 170 |
Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$379.99 |
$149.99 |
Street Price: |
$302.99 |
$370.99 |
Date Available: |
2009-09-01 |
2015-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
5.0 oz
(142 g)
includes batteries
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5.0 oz
(141 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
0.6 in.
(94 x
58 x
17 mm)
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3.9 x
2.3 x
0.9 in.
(100 x
58 x
23 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
20.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.4 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.62 microns |
1.20 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
5152 x 3864
(19.9 MP,
4:3), 5152 x 2896
(14.9 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (Exif v2.21) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
0.8 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1280x720 (25p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 |
MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
HD Video Connection: |
Component |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 4 aspheric, 1 prism |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
35 -
140mm
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25 -
300mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.2 -
24.7mm
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4.5 -
54mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
12.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.6 (tele) - ?? |
f/3.6 (W) / f/7.0 (T) - ?? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 2x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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230,400 dots
(78,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, ISO 100 - 1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, Two Push Set, Underwater1/2 |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1250 - 2 sec |
1/2000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Backlight, Backlight Porttait, Landscape, Macro, Portrait , Close Focus |
Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: Approx.0.08- Approx.3.0m (0.26 |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 13 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T) (50cm - 4.0m (W), (1.0m - 2.0m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 |
MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)) |
Included Memory: |
11.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
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Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Multi-connector |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.37 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
0.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.54 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.63 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.75 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.008 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.1 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
250 shots |
200 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BD1 |
Proprietary NB-11LH/NB-11L |
Usable Battery Types: |
InfoLithium rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BD1 InfoLithium rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-11LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.3 + USB Driver |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2, Mac OSX v(10.3-10.5) |
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Notes & Features: |
Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor, SteadyShot optical image stabilization, 3" touch screen LCD, Sweep Panorama mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus, Face and Motion Detection, HD movie (720p), High speed shoot. Available in silver, gray, pink, and blue. |
Intelligent IS, 720p HD videos, available in blue, silver or black. |