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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

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

		

		

			
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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).
Check the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX600 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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