Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX200 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 4 years after the SX200 IS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX160 IS grades versus the SX200 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Canon SX200 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS features outer 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) while the Canon SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX200 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the SX200 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SX200 IS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and SX200 IS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.