Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 2 years later than the EX-ZS10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX160 IS matches up against the EX-ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS offers external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS10 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS against the EX-ZS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and EX-ZS10 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and EX-ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.