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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30 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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 2 years after the EX-H30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades vs the EX-H30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX160 IS EX-H30 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-H30 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SX160 IS EX-H30 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-H30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the EX-H30.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and EX-H30 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and EX-H30.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX160 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
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great battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 grams (0.64 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $709