Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm F200EXR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm F200EXR and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX160 IS grades versus the Fujifilm F200EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior dimensions 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 F200EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm F200EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS versus the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 86 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX160 IS will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.