Canon 160 vs Sony W560

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 160 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 160 was unveiled 4 years later than the W560 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 160 scores vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 features external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 160 against the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and W560.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger 160 will have an advantage in sensor technology.