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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
  • Released June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX160 IS was released 4 years after the EX-FC100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the EX-FC100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 SX160 IS EX-FC100 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-FC100 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-FC100

 SX160 IS EX-FC100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC100 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the EX-FC100.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-FC100 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and EX-FC100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (291 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
68
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than others (291 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (291g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 grams (0.64 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $300