Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX60 HS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX160 IS was launched 15 months before the SX60 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the SX60 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS comes with physical 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 SX60 HS has specifications of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX60 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the SX60 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SX60 HS is 86 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and SX60 HS.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.