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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-FH100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-FH100 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 3 years later than the EX-FH100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the EX-FH100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-FH100

 SX170 IS EX-FH100 
IntroducedAugust 2013June 2010More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-FH100 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-FH100

 SX170 IS EX-FH100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FH100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the EX-FH100.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and EX-FH100 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and EX-FH100.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $299