Canon 600D vs Canon SX160 IS

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon 600D versus Canon SX160 IS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the SX160 IS (16MP) is pretty close but the 600D (APS-C) and SX160 IS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 600D was revealed 3 years prior to the SX160 IS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 600D grades versus the SX160 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 600D and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 600D comes with external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Canon SX160 IS has proportions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Canon 600D versus Canon SX160 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 600D compared to the SX160 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and SX160 IS is 66 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and SX160 IS.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 600D having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 600D will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 600D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.