Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm XP10
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 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
- Launched June 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
- Successor is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
- Updated by Fujifilm XP30

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm XP10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and XP10 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was released 3 years later than the XP10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX160 IS matches up against the XP10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and FujiFilm FinePix XP10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and FujiFilm XP10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm XP10
SX160 IS | XP10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon SX160 IS
XP10 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm XP10
SX160 IS | XP10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS offers external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the FujiFilm XP10 has proportions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the XP10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and XP10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and XP10.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm FinePix XP10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm FinePix XP10 |
Also called as | - | FinePix XP11 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/4.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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) | 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 lbs) | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $199 | $175 |