Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 10 months later than the Fujifilm XF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Fujifilm XF1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm XF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the Fujifilm XF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SX160 IS will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.