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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z270, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was launched 4 years after the EX-Z270 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the EX-Z270 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-Z270

 SX170 IS EX-Z270 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2009Newer by 57 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-Z270 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z270

 SX170 IS EX-Z270 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z270 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z270 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS versus the EX-Z270.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and EX-Z270 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and EX-Z270.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX170 IS will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
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long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
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lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $0