Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 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
- Launched August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-Z270
SX170 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SX170 IS
EX-Z270 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z270
SX170 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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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 |