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Canon 160 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon 160 vs Sony W350 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 160
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon 160 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 160 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 160 was launched 5 years later than the W350 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 160 grades vs the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony W350

 160 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon 160

 W350 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony W350

 160 W350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 160 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 has physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon 160 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 160 versus the W350.

Canon 160 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and W350.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 160 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 160 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Sony W350
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 160
Sports photography with Sony W350
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
67
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon 160 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also referred to as IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $135 $200