Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-Z16
SX400 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 47 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX400 IS
EX-Z16 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-Z16
SX400 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | |
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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 |