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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 170
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-S200, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and EX-S200 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was manufactured 4 years after the EX-S200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 170 IS matches up against the EX-S200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio EX-S200

 170 IS EX-S200 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2010Newer by 54 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon 170 IS

 EX-S200 170 IS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-S200

 170 IS EX-S200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS provides 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-S200 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 170 IS vs the EX-S200.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and EX-S200 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and EX-S200.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher 170 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
70
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-S200 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Alternate name IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-08-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 132 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $149 $0