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Canon 160 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 160 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was launched 2 years after the TX66 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 160 scores against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony TX66

		

		

			
 160 TX66 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2012More modern by 35 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon 160

		

		

			
 TX66 160 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony TX66

		

		

			
 160 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 160 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 160 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Canon 160 versus Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 160 against the TX66.
Canon 160 vs Sony TX66 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 160 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and TX66.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 160 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon 160 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 160 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 160 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon 160 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
38
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
42
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon 160 Street photography information
Sony TX66 Street photography information
59
 image stabilization (Digital)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon 160 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
43
 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery (250 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Sony TX66
67
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
 great battery (250 per charge)
 offers focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent MP (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
51
 manual focus
 really wide (26mm)
 pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 great battery (250 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone jack
36
 really wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
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Canon 160 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Otherwise known as IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
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 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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $135 $350