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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 6 years before the SX70 HS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX160 IS scores vs the SX70 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX70 HS

 SX160 IS SX70 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Canon SX160 IS

 SX70 HS SX160 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2018June 2013More modern by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX70 HS

 SX160 IS SX70 HS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Canon SX70 HS has dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS and the SX70 HS.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and SX70 HS is 86 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and SX70 HS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography details
Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (608g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX70 HS Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than average (291 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
heavier than average in class (608 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX160 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
64
pretty wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average in class (608g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX70 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCanon PowerShot SX70 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2018-09-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 8
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 21-1365mm (65.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lbs) 608 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 photos 325 photos
Battery form AA Built-in
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $550