Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Released June 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Successor is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Released July 2007
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
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On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX160 IS was revealed 6 years after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX160 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S5 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm S5 Pro
| SX160 IS | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | July 2007 | More modern by 73 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Canon SX160 IS
| Fujifilm S5 Pro | SX160 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro
| SX160 IS | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has got physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the Fujifilm S5 Pro.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 86 and 55 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro.
To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX160 IS will offer extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
| Released | 2013-06-21 | 2007-07-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4256 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
| Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 309 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/250 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 291 gr (0.64 pounds) | 920 gr (2.03 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 448 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $199 | $548 |