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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 2 years after the EX-ZR100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX170 IS matches up against the EX-ZR100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX170 IS EX-ZR100 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2011Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-ZR100 SX170 IS 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX170 IS EX-ZR100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and EX-ZR100 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and EX-ZR100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
68
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competition in class (204g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $300