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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the EX-Z450 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX160 IS scores versus the EX-Z450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX160 IS EX-Z450 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 47 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-Z450 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX160 IS EX-Z450 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS features exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS vs the EX-Z450.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and EX-Z450 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and EX-Z450.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-08-18
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 grams (0.64 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $229