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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 2 years after the EX-H20G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX170 IS matches up against the EX-H20G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX170 IS EX-H20G 
AnnouncedAugust 2013September 2010Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-H20G SX170 IS 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX170 IS EX-H20G 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the EX-H20G.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and EX-H20G is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and EX-H20G.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
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amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (251g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (251g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus 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 dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-90
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/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $300