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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX160 IS was released 12 months after the Fujifilm F800EXR so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX160 IS grades versus the Fujifilm F800EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 SX160 IS Fujifilm F800EXR 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2012Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm F800EXR SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR

 SX160 IS Fujifilm F800EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got 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) while the Fujifilm F800EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern SX160 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (291 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography info
69
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (291 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX160 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F800EXR
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (291g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lb) 232 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 143
Other
Battery life 380 images 300 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $330