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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched at a similar time to the EX-ZR800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX170 IS scores vs the EX-ZR800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SX170 IS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX170 IS

 EX-ZR800 SX170 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SX170 IS EX-ZR800 
LaunchedAugust 2013August 2013Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS has got external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS vs the EX-ZR800.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and EX-ZR800 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and EX-ZR800.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB 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),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $429