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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 24 months after the EX-ZR100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX160 IS scores against the EX-ZR100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX160 IS EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-ZR100 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX160 IS EX-ZR100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS comes with external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and EX-ZR100 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and EX-ZR100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
69
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average (204g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $300