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Canon 160 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon 160 vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 160
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon 160 vs Sony W560 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony W560

 160 W560 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon 160

 W560 160 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony W560

 160 W560 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 160 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Canon 160 versus Sony W560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 160 vs Sony W560 size comparison

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

Canon 160 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 160 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography factors
Sony W560 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography advice
Sony W560 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Sony W560
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 160
Vlogging with Sony W560
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon 160 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony W560
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also referred to as IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $135 $139