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Canon 160 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Canon 160 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Canon 160
(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
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 160 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 160 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 160 was unveiled 5 years after the T900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 160 scores versus the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony T900

 160 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Canon 160

 T900 160 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony T900

 160 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 160 vs the T900.

Canon 160 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and T900.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 160 to render more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent 160 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon 160 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony T900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called IXUS 160 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $135 $300