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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 160
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 160 was launched 4 years after the EX-Z16 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 160 grades against the EX-Z16 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio EX-Z16

 160 EX-Z16 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2010Newer by 53 months
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon 160

 EX-Z16 160 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z16

 160 EX-Z16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z16 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z16 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 160 compared to the EX-Z16.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and EX-Z16.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 160 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 160 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
53
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (848 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Also called as IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches -
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $135 $100