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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX160 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX160 IS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 13 months prior to the SX160 IS making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX150 IS scores against the SX160 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX160 IS

 SX150 IS SX160 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX160 IS SX150 IS 
RevealedJune 2013May 2012More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX160 IS

 SX150 IS SX160 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX160 IS has sizing of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX160 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the SX160 IS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SX160 IS is 86 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and SX160 IS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX160 IS Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
great battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX160 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX160 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-448mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 291 gr (0.64 pounds)
Physical 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 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 130 images 380 images
Type of battery AA 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $199