Canon 760D vs Canon SX160 IS

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 760D versus Canon SX160 IS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) and the 760D (APS-C) and SX160 IS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 760D was brought out 20 months after the SX160 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the 760D grades vs the SX160 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 760D and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon 760D Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 760D offers physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Canon SX160 IS has dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 760D vs the SX160 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 760D and SX160 IS is 66 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 760D and SX160 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 760D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 760D will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer 760D provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.