Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 18 months before the SX710 HS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the SX710 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Canon SX710 HS has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS versus the SX710 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SX710 HS is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and SX710 HS.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX160 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.