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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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 referred to as IXUS 160
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
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon 160 and Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 160 was announced 2 years later than the EX-ZR300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 160 scores versus the EX-ZR300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 160 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015May 2012More recent by 32 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon 160

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 160 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 160 EX-ZR300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon 160 and Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 160 and the EX-ZR300.
Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and EX-ZR300.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 160 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon 160 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
38
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
39
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon 160 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography info
59
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
43
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low fps (0.8 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon 160 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
67
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
 better than average battery power (500 shots)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon 160 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
41
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon 160 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic support
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (205g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Also called IXUS 160 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-05-22
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 220 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $135 $329