Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as IXUS 170
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon 170 IS versus Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 170 IS was launched 5 years after the EX-Z550 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 170 IS grades vs the EX-Z550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio EX-Z550
170 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon 170 IS
EX-Z550 | 170 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-Z550
170 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon 170 IS versus Casio EX-Z550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 170 IS vs the EX-Z550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and EX-Z550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and EX-Z550.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 170 IS to give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Also called as | IXUS 170 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 143g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | - |
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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $149 | $149 |