Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-S7

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-S7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 3 years after the EX-S7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX170 IS matches up against the EX-S7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S7. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS has got outer 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-S7 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-S7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the EX-S7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and EX-S7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and EX-S7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX170 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.