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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX160 IS EX-Z400 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-Z400 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX160 IS EX-Z400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

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

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
69
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (291 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 grams (0.64 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $199 $0