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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 12 months after the Fujifilm X10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX160 IS scores against the Fujifilm X10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm X10

 SX160 IS Fujifilm X10 
RevealedJune 2013July 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm X10 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm X10

 SX160 IS Fujifilm X10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior 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 X10 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the Fujifilm X10.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X10 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX160 IS will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography info
69
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
good battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (350g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (350g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm X10
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm X10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-07-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes 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 secs 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 291g (0.64 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 245
Other
Battery life 380 images 270 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $199 $600