Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The full galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-Z16
SX160 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | September 2010 | Newer by 34 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX160 IS
EX-Z16 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z16
SX160 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-Z16 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | |
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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 |