Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm X30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX160 IS was launched 14 months earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX160 IS grades versus the Fujifilm X30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has got physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has proportions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm X30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX160 IS will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.