Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL300

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 18 months later than the Fujifilm SL300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX160 IS grades vs the Fujifilm SL300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has got exterior measurements 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 SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL300 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.