Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10
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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was introduced 2 years after the EX-ZS10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX170 IS scores versus the EX-ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10
SX170 IS | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX170 IS
EX-ZS10 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
SX170 IS | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS has outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS against the EX-ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and EX-ZS10 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and EX-ZS10.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $120 |