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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 6 months prior to the SX600 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the SX600 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX160 IS SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX160 IS

 SX600 HS SX160 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX600 HS

 SX160 IS SX600 HS 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior 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) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS against the SX600 HS.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SX600 HS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and SX600 HS.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (291g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (291g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (188 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (291 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1280
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 gr (0.64 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 290 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $249