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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 6 months after the Fujifilm T550 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX160 IS grades versus the Fujifilm T550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX160 IS Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SX160 IS Fujifilm T550 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS offers outside 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) and the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS versus the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm T550.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography info
69
great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than average (291g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
75
lighter than others in class (136g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (291g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $160