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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z450
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX170 IS EX-Z450 
RevealedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-Z450 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX170 IS EX-Z450 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (251g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
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