Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed September 2010

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-Z16, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was unveiled 16 months prior to the EX-Z16 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the EX-Z16 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-Z16
SX200 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX200 IS
EX-Z16 | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z16
SX200 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS versus Casio EX-Z16 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS against the EX-Z16.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and EX-Z16 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and EX-Z16.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2010-09-20 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | - |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 848x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $329 | $100 |