Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX70 HS

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.