Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X100
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X100 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
- Released May 2011
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X100S
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X100 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe SX160 IS was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm X100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm X100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm FinePix X100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm X100
SX160 IS | Fujifilm X100 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | May 2011 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm X100 | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm X100
SX160 IS | Fujifilm X100 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys 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) whilst the Fujifilm X100 has dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Check the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the Fujifilm X100.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X100 is 86 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X100.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX160 IS will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix X100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Fujifilm FinePix X100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2011-05-16 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 gr (0.64 lbs) | 445 gr (0.98 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1001 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 300 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $1,800 |