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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 170
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-ZS10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and EX-ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was announced 4 years after the EX-ZS10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 170 IS matches up versus the EX-ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 170 IS EX-ZS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon 170 IS

 EX-ZS10 170 IS 

Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 170 IS EX-ZS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 170 IS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 170 IS compared to the EX-ZS10.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 170 IS and EX-ZS10 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and EX-ZS10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher 170 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 170 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography features
69
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 170 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
great max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Also called as IXUS 170 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch -
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Retail price $149 $120