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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 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
  • Released June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-Z90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 3 years after the EX-Z90 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX160 IS grades vs the EX-Z90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SX160 IS EX-Z90 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 47 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-Z90 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 SX160 IS EX-Z90 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got exterior 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-Z90 has sizing of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS against the EX-Z90.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and EX-Z90 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and EX-Z90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (291 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than others (121g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
50
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
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better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (291g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than others (121g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (291 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
25
lighter than others (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $150