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Canon 160 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Canon 160
(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
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony W320

 160 W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon 160

 W320 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony W320

 160 W320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon 160 vs Sony W320 size comparison

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

Canon 160 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon 160 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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