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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 170
Casio EX-Z550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 170 IS EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon 170 IS

 EX-Z550 170 IS 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 170 IS EX-Z550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 170 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
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