Canon 70D vs Canon SX160 IS
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Canon 70D vs Canon SX160 IS Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
- New Model is Canon SX170 IS

Canon 70D vs Canon SX160 IS Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon 70D vs Canon SX160 IS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and SX160 IS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The 70D was announced 5 months after the SX160 IS so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 70D matches up against the SX160 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 70D vs Canon SX160 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 70D & Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon 70D Gallery & Canon SX160 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon SX160 IS
70D | SX160 IS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon 70D
SX160 IS | 70D |
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Common features in the Canon 70D and Canon SX160 IS
70D | SX160 IS | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Canon 70D vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D has exterior measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Canon SX160 IS has proportions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).
Look at the Canon 70D vs Canon SX160 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 70D compared to the SX160 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and SX160 IS is 59 and 86 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and SX160 IS.
To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 70D with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 70D will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon 70D vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 70D vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 70D | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-10-31 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5+ | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | - |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755g (1.66 lb) | 291g (0.64 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 926 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | LP-E6 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $758 | $199 |