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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 18 months earlier than the SX610 HS making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX160 IS scores against the SX610 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX160 IS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX160 IS

 SX610 HS SX160 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2013More modern by 18 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 SX160 IS SX610 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has outer dimensions 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 SX610 HS has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX610 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX160 IS against the SX610 HS.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and SX610 HS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and SX610 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (291 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
69
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (291g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (191g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (291g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lbs) 191 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $214