Clicky

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
44

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SX170 IS was revealed 12 months later than the EX-ZR1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX170 IS grades vs the EX-ZR1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 SX170 IS EX-ZR1000 
RevealedAugust 2013September 2012Fresher by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX170 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 SX170 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 SX170 IS EX-ZR1000 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS against the EX-ZR1000.
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and EX-ZR1000.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to take the release date  of the cameras into account. The more modern SX170 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
44
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
43
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Street Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (251g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
68
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (255 grams)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
48
 long zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
50
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery (470 per charge)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
68
 lighter than average in class (251g)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long reach (448mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than average (255 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
51
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery (470 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (251g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic support
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (255g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	

		

			
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 255 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $572