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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP70
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced within a month of the Fujifilm XP60 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX160 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm XP60

 SX160 IS Fujifilm XP60 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm XP60 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP60

 SX160 IS Fujifilm XP60 
RevealedJune 2013June 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outer 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) while the Fujifilm XP60 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS vs the Fujifilm XP60.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP60 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP60.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP60
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP60 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP60
50
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography factors
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better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than average (291 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP60
51
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (291 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XP60
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix XP60
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lb) 183 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $180