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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 7 months after the EX-ZR400 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX170 IS grades vs the EX-ZR400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 SX170 IS EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX170 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 SX170 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 SX170 IS EX-ZR400 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS provides external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS vs the EX-ZR400.
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and EX-ZR400 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and EX-ZR400.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The more modern SX170 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (251g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography details
48
 incredible zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 great battery (500 per charge)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than average (251g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (448mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
 great battery (500 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
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 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 great battery (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average (251 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic port
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
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) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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)
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 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 photos 500 photos
Battery style 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $0