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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z16
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX210 IS EX-Z16 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-Z16 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX210 IS EX-Z16 
RevealedJune 2010September 2010Same generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
37
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
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