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Canon 160 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon 160 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 160
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon 160 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 160 was released 2 years later than the TX20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 160 grades vs the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony TX20

 160 TX20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 35 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon 160

 TX20 160 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony TX20

 160 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon 160 versus Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 160 versus the TX20.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and TX20.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 160 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 160 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography features
Sony TX20 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 160
Sports photography with Sony TX20
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Sony TX20
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony TX20
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also called IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $135 $330