Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800
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![Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS/Canon-SX160-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced August 2013
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX160 IS was announced at a similar time to the EX-ZR800 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX160 IS grades against the EX-ZR800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800
SX160 IS | EX-ZR800 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX160 IS
EX-ZR800 | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
SX160 IS | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2013 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR800 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 and Casio EX-ZR800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS vs the EX-ZR800.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and EX-ZR800 is 86 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and EX-ZR800.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR800-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2013-08-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 291g (0.64 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
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 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 photographs | 470 photographs |
Battery style | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $429 |