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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 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
  • Launched June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-Z280, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 3 years after the EX-Z280 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX160 IS scores versus the EX-Z280 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SX160 IS EX-Z280 
RevealedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-Z280 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z280

 SX160 IS EX-Z280 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has got outer 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-Z280 has measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS and the EX-Z280.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-Z280 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and EX-Z280.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
69
good battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than average (291g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (291g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 291 gr (0.64 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $180