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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 2 years after the SX220 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX160 IS grades against the SX220 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX220 HS

		

		

			
 SX160 IS SX220 HS 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2011Newer by 29 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 SX220 HS SX160 IS 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX220 HS

		

		

			
 SX160 IS SX220 HS 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Canon SX220 HS has specifications of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Canon SX160 IS versus Canon SX220 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS vs the SX220 HS.
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SX220 HS is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and SX220 HS.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 supports face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Canon SX220 HS Street photography info
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (291g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX220 HS Sports photography advice
51
 amazing zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 great zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography details
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 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (448mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (392mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (291g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone jack
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no mic port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Canon SX220 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 210 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $399