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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SX160 IS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011More 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 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SX160 IS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
69
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
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