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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 16 months after the EX-ZR300 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades vs the EX-ZR300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX170 IS EX-ZR300 
ReleasedAugust 2013May 2012Newer by 16 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX170 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 SX170 IS 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX170 IS EX-ZR300 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS has got outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX170 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the EX-ZR300.
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and EX-ZR300 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and EX-ZR300.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more recent SX170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
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 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (251g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
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 long zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery life (500 shots)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (251g)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long zoom (448mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 good battery life (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (500 CIPA)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (251g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (15, 30 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 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
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 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 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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