Canon 160 vs Sony W320
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Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon 160 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The 160 was unveiled 5 years after the W320 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the 160 matches up against the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony W320
160 | W320 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon 160
W320 | 160 |
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Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony W320
160 | W320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 160 versus Sony W320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 160 against the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and W320.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 160 to show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 160 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 160 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 127 gr (0.28 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $135 | $269 |