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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX160 IS EX-ZR1000 
RevealedJune 2013September 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-ZR1000 SX160 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SX160 IS EX-ZR1000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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-ZR1000
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better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than average (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
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