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Canon 160 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 160 vs Sony W310 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 160
Sony W310
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony W310

 160 W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon 160

 W310 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony W310

 160 W310 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 160 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Canon 160 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Sony W310
38
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon 160 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony W310
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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