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Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 170
Casio TRYX
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Casio TRYX

 170 IS TRYX 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon 170 IS

 TRYX 170 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
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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).

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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.

Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX size comparison

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

Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 170 IS
Street photography with Casio TRYX
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
screen can move to multiple angles
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 170 IS Sports photography info
Casio TRYX Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 170 IS Travel photography advice
Casio TRYX Travel photography advice
69
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
56
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 170 IS Landscape photography information
Casio TRYX Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
28
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 170 IS Vlogging factors
Casio TRYX Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
62
display is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Canon 170 IS vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 170 IS and Casio TRYX
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 ISCasio Exilim TRYX
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