Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-S5

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-S5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 4 years after the EX-S5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX160 IS scores vs the EX-S5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS features outside 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-S5 has sizing of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the EX-S5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-S5 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and EX-S5.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX160 IS to show more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.