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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-FC150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-FC150 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was introduced 3 years later than the EX-FC150 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX170 IS scores versus the EX-FC150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX170 IS EX-FC150 
ReleasedAugust 2013November 2009Fresher by 46 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-FC150 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX170 IS EX-FC150 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS has outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC150 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS against the EX-FC150.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and EX-FC150 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and EX-FC150.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-22 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 173 gr (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $350