Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX160 IS

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX160 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the SX160 IS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 3 years before the SX160 IS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3300 IS grades against the SX160 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon SX160 IS has measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the SX160 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and SX160 IS is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and SX160 IS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.