Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-FS10

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-FS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 4 years later than the EX-FS10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up against the EX-FS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS offers physical dimensions 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-FS10 has proportions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-FS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the EX-FS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-FS10 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and EX-FS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.