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Canon 160 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon 160 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 160
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 160 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 160 was released 3 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 160 scores vs the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony TX55

 160 TX55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon 160

 TX55 160 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony TX55

 160 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 160 and the TX55.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and TX55.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 160 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 160 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
39
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography factors
Sony TX55 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
67
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
good battery life (250 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony TX55
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also called as IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $135 $350