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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX170 IS was brought out 3 years after the EX-S200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX170 IS grades versus the EX-S200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-S200

 SX170 IS EX-S200 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2010Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-S200 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-S200

 SX170 IS EX-S200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys external measurements 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-S200 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the EX-S200.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and EX-S200 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and EX-S200.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-S200 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
29
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2010-08-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 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 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-120
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $0