Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9200
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 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
- Revealed June 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2014

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was brought out 6 months before the Fujifilm S9200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm S9200
SX160 IS | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S9200 | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S9200
SX160 IS | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm S9200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS against the Fujifilm S9200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S9200 is 86 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S9200.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 lbs) | 670g (1.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 500 pictures |
Form of battery | AA | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $199 | $300 |