Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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
- Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Updated by Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX160 IS was manufactured 24 months after the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX160 IS scores against the Fujifilm F550 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
SX160 IS | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Released | June 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm F550 EXR | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR
SX160 IS | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more recent SX160 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 lbs) | 215g (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 158 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $199 | $450 |