Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) is very close but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was released 23 months later than the Fujifilm F600 EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX160 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F600 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS provides outer dimensions 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 F600 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS against the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 86 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The SX160 IS has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more modern SX160 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.