Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was introduced 3 years later than the EX-Z2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX170 IS grades versus the EX-Z2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-Z2000
SX170 IS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX170 IS
EX-Z2000 | SX170 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z2000
SX170 IS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS comes with external measurements 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-Z2000 has proportions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the EX-Z2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and EX-Z2000 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and EX-Z2000.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 gr (0.55 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $0 |