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Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 160
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon 160 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was released 2 years later than the TX200V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 160 grades against the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony TX200V

 160 TX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon 160

 TX200V 160 
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony TX200V

 160 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 160 and Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 160 against the TX200V.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and TX200V.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 160 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 160 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography advice
Sony TX200V Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
67
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
has touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 160
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also Known as IXUS 160 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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 images 220 images
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $135 $500