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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-10 (12MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The SX170 IS was introduced 2 months prior to the EX-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX170 IS matches up against the EX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-10

 SX170 IS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-10 SX170 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-10

 SX170 IS EX-10 
ReleasedAugust 2013November 2013Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS comes with external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has specifications of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS and the EX-10.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and EX-10 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and EX-10.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX170 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX170 IS will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-10
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-10
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (251g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
better than average battery life (455 shots)
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-10 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
33
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (384g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-22 2013-11-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 250 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.90 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, off, fill-in, redeye 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 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 384 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 300 shots 455 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $456