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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
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
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-Z16, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX400 IS grades vs the EX-Z16 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX400 IS EX-Z16 
LaunchedJuly 2014September 2010Fresher by 47 months
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-Z16 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX400 IS EX-Z16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z16 has sizing 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).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-Z16 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the EX-Z16.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and EX-Z16 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and EX-Z16.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-07-29 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) -
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 190 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $100