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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 170
Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 170 IS was unveiled 6 years after the EX-FS10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 170 IS scores against the EX-FS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio EX-FS10

 170 IS EX-FS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Canon 170 IS

 EX-FS10 170 IS 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-FS10

 170 IS EX-FS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 170 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-FS10 has measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 170 IS and the EX-FS10.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and EX-FS10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and EX-FS10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon 170 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher 170 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-FS10 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography factors
69
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-FS10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISCasio Exilim EX-FS10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Casio Exilim EX-FS10
Also called as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.9-7.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $200