Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX170 IS

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX170 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX170 IS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 2 months prior to the SX170 IS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the SX170 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Canon SX170 IS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Canon SX170 IS has proportions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX170 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS vs the SX170 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and SX170 IS is 86 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and SX170 IS.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.