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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 2 years after the F300EXR which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up against the F300EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX160 IS F300EXR 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2010More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX160 IS

 F300EXR SX160 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX160 IS F300EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has got 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 FujiFilm F300EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS and the F300EXR.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and F300EXR is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and F300EXR.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX160 IS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
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great battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
51
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also Known as - FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $280