Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JV150

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JV150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 3 years later than the Fujifilm JV150 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX160 IS grades versus the Fujifilm JV150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix JV150. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm JV150 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JV150 has measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS and the Fujifilm JV150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm JV150 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm JV150.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.