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Canon 160 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon 160 vs Sony W830 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon 160 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon 160 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was introduced 13 months later than the W830 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 160 matches up versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony W830

 160 W830 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon 160

 W830 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony W830

 160 W830 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 160 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 160 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon 160 versus Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 160 vs the W830.

Canon 160 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and W830.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger 160 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Sony W830
67
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon 160 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony W830
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also called IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $135 $128