Canon 160 vs Sony TX1
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX1 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
- Released January 2015
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009
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On this page, we are looking at the Canon 160 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the 160 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 160 was introduced 5 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 160 matches up against the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony TX1
| 160 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 66 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon 160
| TX1 | 160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony TX1
| 160 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon 160 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 offers outside 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 TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 160 vs the TX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and TX1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 160 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 160 will deliver greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 160 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Other name | IXUS 160 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 127 grams (0.28 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L/LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $135 | $350 |