Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was brought out 11 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX160 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 86 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX160 IS will give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.