Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 3 years after the EX-G1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX160 IS scores vs the EX-G1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Casio EX-G1 has dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the EX-G1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-G1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and EX-G1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.