Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z33
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
- Revealed August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2009

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-Z33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX170 IS scores versus the EX-Z33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-Z33
SX170 IS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX170 IS
EX-Z33 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z33
SX170 IS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has outer 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) and the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-Z33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS versus the EX-Z33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and EX-Z33 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and EX-Z33.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-22 | 2009-08-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 pounds) | 106 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-82 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $120 |