Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 20 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 86 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX160 IS will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.