Canon 160 vs Sony TX30

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.