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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX170 IS was revealed 5 months before the EX-100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the EX-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-100

 SX170 IS EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-100 SX170 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-100

 SX170 IS EX-100 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2014Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS has outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Casio EX-100 has measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS against the EX-100.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and EX-100 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and EX-100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX170 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX170 IS will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-100
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (390 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-100 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery (390 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/20000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.10 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.55 pounds) 389 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 300 photographs 390 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $572