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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 14 months after the EX-ZR300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX160 IS grades vs the EX-ZR300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX160 IS EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJune 2013May 2012Newer by 14 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX160 IS EX-ZR300 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS offers external dimensions 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-ZR300 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the EX-ZR300.
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-ZR300 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and EX-ZR300.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always factor the age  of the cameras into account. The fresher SX160 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
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 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
51
 excellent zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery (380 per charge)
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
69
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (448mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
51
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
52
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX160 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (291g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
33
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-05-22
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 291g (0.64 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
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 Overall 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 500 shots
Style 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, Triple)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $329