Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-10
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Introduced November 2013

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-10 (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

The SX160 IS was announced 4 months prior to the EX-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX160 IS scores versus the EX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Casio Exilim EX-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Casio EX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-10
SX160 IS | EX-10 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SX160 IS
EX-10 | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-10
SX160 IS | EX-10 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | November 2013 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has proportions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
See the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the EX-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and EX-10 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and EX-10.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX160 IS will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-11-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 250 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 10.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 291 gr (0.64 pounds) | 384 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 | 380 pictures | 455 pictures |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | Li-130A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $199 | $456 |