Canon 160 vs Sony W810

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 160 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was manufactured 13 months later than the W810 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the 160 scores against the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 160 has outside 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon 160 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 160 and the W810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and W810.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger 160 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.