Canon 160 vs Sony W310
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Canon 160 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternate Name is IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon 160 vs Sony W310 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon 160 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 160 was brought out 5 years after the W310 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 160 grades versus the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 160 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony W310
160 | W310 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon 160
W310 | 160 |
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Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony W310
160 | W310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon 160 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 160 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Canon 160 vs Sony W310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 160 versus the W310.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and W310.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 160 to give more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer 160 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 160 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Also Known as | IXUS 160 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $135 | $150 |