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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
44

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 5 months after the EX-ZR700 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX160 IS grades against the EX-ZR700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 SX160 IS EX-ZR700 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 SX160 IS EX-ZR700 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS features exterior measurements 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-ZR700 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS versus the EX-ZR700.
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-ZR700 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and EX-ZR700.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 decent MP (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
43
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (291g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
51
 great zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
50
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
69
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (291 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 great zoom (448mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
51
 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (380 shots)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
31
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (291g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 291g (0.64 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $370