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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 170
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was manufactured 5 years after the EX-G1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 170 IS matches up vs the EX-G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 170 IS EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015November 2009Newer by 63 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon 170 IS

 EX-G1 170 IS 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-G1

 170 IS EX-G1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 170 IS compared to the EX-G1.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and EX-G1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and EX-G1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 170 IS to give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 170 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 170 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-G1
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (154g)
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Also called as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-11-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 154g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $149 $61