Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 4 years after the EX-Z400 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS scores versus the EX-Z400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS offers 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS against the EX-Z400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and EX-Z400 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and EX-Z400.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.