Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X-T2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-T2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX160 IS scores vs the Fujifilm X-T2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-T2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T2 has proportions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-T2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS vs the Fujifilm X-T2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-T2 is 86 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X-T2.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-T2 will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.