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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 24 months after the EX-ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX160 IS scores versus the EX-ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 SX160 IS EX-ZS15 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon SX160 IS

 EX-ZS15 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZS15

 SX160 IS EX-ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has got outside 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-ZS15 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon SX160 IS versus Casio EX-ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS and the EX-ZS15.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and EX-ZS15 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and EX-ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (154 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography features
50
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (154 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (154g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-07-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lbs) 154 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $248