Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was brought out 5 years after the EX-Z16 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up against the EX-Z16 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the EX-Z16.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and EX-Z16 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and EX-Z16.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 190 IS to give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 190 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.