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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z16
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX200 IS EX-Z16 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-Z16 SX200 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2010May 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX200 IS EX-Z16 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (247g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
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