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Canon 160 vs Sony A6000

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Canon 160
(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
Sony A6000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony A6000

 160 A6000 
RevealedJanuary 2015April 2014Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon 160

 A6000 160 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony A6000

 160 A6000 
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).

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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.

Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and A6000 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6000 Portrait photography factors
39
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 160
Street photography with Sony A6000
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (344g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
73
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
77
lighter than competition in class (344g)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 160
Vlogging with Sony A6000
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
33
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (344g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Canon 160 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony A6000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Alpha a6000
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