Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon P100

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX160 IS versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 3 years after the P100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up against the P100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Nikon Coolpix P100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS comes with 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 Nikon P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS and the P100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and P100 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and P100.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.