Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
- Introduced August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100
SX170 IS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX170 IS
EX-ZR100 | SX170 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
SX170 IS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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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 |