Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX400 IS

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX400 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX400 IS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 13 months earlier than the SX400 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX160 IS scores versus the SX400 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Canon SX400 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS comes with external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Canon SX400 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX400 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the SX400 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and SX400 IS is 86 and 81 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and SX400 IS.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX160 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.