Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX270 HS

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX270 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and SX270 HS (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 4 months later than the SX270 HS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX160 IS matches up against the SX270 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Canon SX270 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Canon SX270 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX270 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the SX270 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SX270 HS is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and SX270 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.