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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 170
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was revealed 6 years after the EX-S5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 170 IS matches up vs the EX-S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio EX-S5

 170 IS EX-S5 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon 170 IS

 EX-S5 170 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-S5

 170 IS EX-S5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS offers outside dimensions 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-S5 has sizing of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 170 IS against the EX-S5.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and EX-S5 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and EX-S5.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 170 IS to resolve more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger 170 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISCasio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Casio Exilim EX-S5
Also referred to as IXUS 170 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 100 gr (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $130