Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX160 IS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX160 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX130 IS was manufactured 3 years before the SX160 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS grades versus the SX160 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX160 IS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX130 IS
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Introduced | June 2013 | August 2010 | Fresher by 34 months |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX160 IS
SX130 IS | SX160 IS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS features outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Canon SX160 IS has measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX160 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS vs the SX160 IS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SX160 IS is 85 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and SX160 IS.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX160 IS to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 pounds) | 291g (0.64 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 380 pictures |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $250 | $199 |