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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX160 IS EX-G1 
RevealedJune 2013November 2009More modern by 44 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-G1 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SX160 IS EX-G1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

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

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-11-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $61