Canon 160 vs Sony A6000
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Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternative Name is IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Older Model is Sony NEX-6
- New Model is Sony A6300
Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Canon 160 versus Sony A6000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is pretty close but the 160 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 160 was revealed 9 months later than the A6000 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 160 matches up against the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 160 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony A6000
160 | A6000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | April 2014 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon 160
A6000 | 160 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony A6000
160 | A6000 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 160 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Canon 160 versus Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 160 compared to the A6000.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and A6000 is 96 and 85 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and A6000.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 160 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern 160 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Also called | IXUS 160 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127 grams (0.28 lbs) | 344 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 360 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $135 | $548 |