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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 170
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was introduced 6 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 170 IS grades versus the EX-Z400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 170 IS EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon 170 IS

 EX-Z400 170 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 170 IS EX-Z400 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 170 IS has outer 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 170 IS against the EX-Z400.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and EX-Z400 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and EX-Z400.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Also Known as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $0