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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced September 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX130 IS versus Casio EX-Z16, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced about the same time to the EX-Z16 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS grades versus the EX-Z16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX130 IS EX-Z16 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX130 IS

 EX-Z16 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX130 IS EX-Z16 
AnnouncedAugust 2010September 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS features outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS versus Casio EX-Z16 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the EX-Z16.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and EX-Z16 is 85 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and EX-Z16.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-19 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch -
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) -
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $100