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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z400, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 4 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX170 IS grades against the EX-Z400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX170 IS EX-Z400 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2009More recent by 57 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-Z400 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX170 IS EX-Z400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the EX-Z400.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and EX-Z400 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and EX-Z400.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (251g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $0