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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Released June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-Z16, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 2 years after the EX-Z16 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX160 IS grades against the EX-Z16 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX160 IS EX-Z16 
RevealedJune 2013September 2010Newer by 34 months
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-Z16 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX160 IS EX-Z16 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the EX-Z16.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-Z16 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and EX-Z16.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
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good battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery power (380 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (291g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) -
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $199 $100