Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
- Announced June 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100
SX160 IS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX160 IS
EX-ZR100 | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
SX160 IS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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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 |