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Canon 160 vs Sony HX350

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 160
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 160 vs Sony HX350, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was announced 23 months earlier than the HX350 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 160 grades against the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony HX350

 160 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon 160

 HX350 160 
IntroducedDecember 2016January 2015Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony HX350

 160 HX350 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 160 features external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 160 and the HX350.

Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and HX350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and HX350.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 160 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
38
good resolution (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography details
Sony HX350 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 160
Sports photography with Sony HX350
43
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (652 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 160
Vlogging with Sony HX350
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (652 grams)
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Canon 160 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also called IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2016-12-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $135 -