Canon 160 vs Sony TX30
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX30 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 Known as IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013

Canon 160 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 160 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 160 was manufactured 18 months later than the TX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 160 matches up vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony TX30
160 | TX30 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2013 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon 160
TX30 | 160 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony TX30
160 | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon 160 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 160 features physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Canon 160 vs Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 160 compared to the TX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and TX30.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 160 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern 160 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 160 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 160 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127 grams (0.28 pounds) | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $135 | $230 |