Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternate Name is IXUS 170
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21mm (F2.8) lens
- n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon 170 IS versus Casio TRYX, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and TRYX (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 170 IS was announced 4 years after the TRYX which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 170 IS scores against the TRYX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Casio Exilim TRYX. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Casio TRYX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio TRYX
170 IS | TRYX | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon 170 IS
TRYX | 170 IS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Casio TRYX
170 IS | TRYX | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS offers outside dimensions 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 TRYX has dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Canon 170 IS versus Casio TRYX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 170 IS vs the TRYX.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and TRYX is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and TRYX.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 170 IS to offer more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer 170 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Casio Exilim TRYX | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Casio Exilim TRYX |
Alternative name | IXUS 170 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 21mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $149 | $689 |