Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Updated by Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was manufactured 9 months after the EX-ZR1000 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000
SX160 IS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX160 IS
EX-ZR1000 | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
SX160 IS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS versus the EX-ZR1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and EX-ZR1000.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX160 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-09-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291 grams (0.64 pounds) | 255 grams (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 470 shots |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $572 |