Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was brought out 8 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outer dimensions 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 S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 86 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX160 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX160 IS will offer you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.