Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9200

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 6 months before the Fujifilm S9200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm S9200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS against the Fujifilm S9200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S9200 is 86 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S9200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.