Canon 160 vs Sony T90
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Canon 160 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2015
- Other Name is IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Launched February 2009
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 160 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 160 was manufactured 5 years later than the T90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 160 grades against the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon 160 vs Sony T90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony T90
| 160 | T90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon 160
| T90 | 160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony T90
| 160 | T90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon 160 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 160 has physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 160 versus the T90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and T90.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon 160 to give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger 160 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 160 vs Sony T90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
| Otherwise known as | IXUS 160 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.8fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 127g (0.28 lbs) | 148g (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L/LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $135 | $259 |
