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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-Z33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the EX-Z33 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX160 IS grades against the EX-Z33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX160 IS EX-Z33 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-Z33 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX160 IS EX-Z33 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-Z33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS against the EX-Z33.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and EX-Z33 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and EX-Z33.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (291g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
69
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (291g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery (380 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (291 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lb) 106 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $199 $120