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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX160 IS was brought out 7 months earlier than the EX-100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the EX-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-100

 SX160 IS EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-100 SX160 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-100

 SX160 IS EX-100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS features physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has specifications of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the EX-100.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and EX-100 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and EX-100.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX160 IS will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
51
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery power (390 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery power (390 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-100 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2014-02-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/20000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lbs) 389g (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 390 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $572