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Canon 160 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 160 vs Sony W510 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 160
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon 160 vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon 160 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 160 was launched 4 years after the W510 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 160 scores against the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony W510

 160 W510 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon 160

 W510 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony W510

 160 W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon 160 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 160 compared to the W510.

Canon 160 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and W510.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 160 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography factors
Sony W510 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography features
Sony W510 Travel photography features
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon 160 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony W510
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also called as IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $135 $99