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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 5 months after the EX-ZR400 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX160 IS grades versus the EX-ZR400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SX160 IS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-ZR400 SX160 IS 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SX160 IS EX-ZR400 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS and the EX-ZR400.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-ZR400 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and EX-ZR400.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
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good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 291 grams (0.64 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 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 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $0