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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 2 years later than the EX-ZR10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX160 IS EX-ZR10 
RevealedJune 2013September 2010Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-ZR10 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX160 IS EX-ZR10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS comes with 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) and the Casio EX-ZR10 has proportions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS versus the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-ZR10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and EX-ZR10.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
51
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography details
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good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
51
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $190