Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX210 IS
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
- New Model is Canon SX230 HS
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX210 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX160 IS was manufactured 3 years after the SX210 IS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS scores against the SX210 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Canon SX210 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX210 IS
SX160 IS | SX210 IS | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SX160 IS
SX210 IS | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX210 IS
SX160 IS | SX210 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX210 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS against the SX210 IS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and SX210 IS is 86 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and SX210 IS.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 gr (0.64 lbs) | 220 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | 380 photos | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $199 | $226 |