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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
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
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 18 months earlier than the EX-Z16 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX1 IS matches up against the EX-Z16 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX1 IS EX-Z16 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8""Larger display (+2.8")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-Z16 SX1 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2010March 2009Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX1 IS EX-Z16 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z16 has dimensions 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 out the Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the EX-Z16.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and EX-Z16 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and EX-Z16.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z16 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (615g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-27 2010-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches -
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 lb) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $600 $100