Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
- Announced June 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR
SX160 IS | F300EXR | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX160 IS
F300EXR | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
SX160 IS | F300EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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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 |