Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-Z550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX160 IS grades versus the EX-Z550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The full galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the EX-Z550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-Z550 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and EX-Z550.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.