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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR 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
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 IS
FujiFilm F70EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SX160 IS F70EXR 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SX160 IS

 F70EXR SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR

 SX160 IS F70EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography info
69
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than average (291g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
51
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
31
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (291 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
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