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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 170
Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-Z2000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and EX-Z2000 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the EX-Z2000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 170 IS scores against the EX-Z2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 170 IS EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon 170 IS

 EX-Z2000 170 IS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-Z2000

 170 IS EX-Z2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 170 IS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z2000 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 170 IS and the EX-Z2000.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and EX-Z2000 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and EX-Z2000.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon 170 IS to deliver more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer 170 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 170 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (152 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography features
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (152 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (152g)
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Also Known as IXUS 170 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
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 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-110
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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $149 $0