Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm JX550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 18 months later than the Fujifilm JX550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX160 IS grades against the Fujifilm JX550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS against the Fujifilm JX550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX160 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.