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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 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
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Casio EX-Z16, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 21 months after the EX-Z16 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the EX-Z16 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX150 IS EX-Z16 
LaunchedMay 2012September 2010Newer by 21 months
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-Z16 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX150 IS EX-Z16 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the EX-Z16.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and EX-Z16 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and EX-Z16.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
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focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (306g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (130 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-05-14 2010-09-20
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) -
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 life 130 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $100