Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2009

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was announced 4 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades against the EX-Z450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-Z450
SX170 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX170 IS
EX-Z450 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z450
SX170 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS provides physical 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-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the EX-Z450.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and EX-Z450 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and EX-Z450.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2009-08-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 gr (0.55 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $229 |