Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
- New Model is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizes.

The SX160 IS was introduced 3 years after the F70EXR which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX160 IS matches up against the F70EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR
SX160 IS | F70EXR | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SX160 IS
F70EXR | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
SX160 IS | F70EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got outer 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 F70EXR has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS against the F70EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and F70EXR is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and F70EXR.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX160 IS will offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR |
Also called as | - | FinePix F75EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
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 | 3616 x 2712 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 27-270mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $199 | $280 |