Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X-T1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm X-T1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX160 IS was launched 9 months before the Fujifilm X-T1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-T1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS provides physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T1 has measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the Fujifilm X-T1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-T1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-T1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX160 IS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.