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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-FH25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-FH25 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 3 years after the EX-FH25 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades against the EX-FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-FH25

 SX170 IS EX-FH25 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2010More modern by 39 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-FH25 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-FH25

 SX170 IS EX-FH25 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS provides 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) while the Casio EX-FH25 has specifications of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the EX-FH25.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and EX-FH25 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and EX-FH25.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (524g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
22
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-FH25
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-FH25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 524 gr (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $450