Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-Z90
SX160 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SX160 IS
EX-Z90 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-Z90
SX160 IS | EX-Z90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | |
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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 |