Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- 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 SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z16, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was manufactured 3 months before the EX-Z16 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the EX-Z16 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-Z16
SX210 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX210 IS
EX-Z16 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z16
SX210 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | September 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z16 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS vs the EX-Z16.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and EX-Z16 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and EX-Z16.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-09-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | - |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 848x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 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 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 ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $226 | $100 |