Canon A490 vs Canon SX160 IS

Let's look more closely at the Canon A490 versus Canon SX160 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A490 was announced 4 years earlier than the SX160 IS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A490 matches up versus the SX160 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A490 features external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SX160 IS has specifications of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Canon A490 versus Canon SX160 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A490 vs the SX160 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and SX160 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and SX160 IS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.