Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony RX10 III and Canon SX170 IS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony RX10 III has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 127 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5″) and weighs 1051 g (2.32 lb / 37.07 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX170 IS has external dimensions of 108 x 71 x 44 mm (4.25 x 2.8 x 1.73″) and weighs 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony RX10 III and the Canon SX170 IS. Canon SX170 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 23mm shorter and 83mm thinner than Sony RX10 III.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX10 III and Canon SX170 IS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon SX170 IS is significantly lighter (800g ) than the Sony RX10 III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the RX10 III has a big advantage over the SX170 IS which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony RX10 III and Canon SX170 IS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony RX10 III features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SX170 IS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10 III.