Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon P340

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Nikon P340, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The SX160 IS was launched 7 months before the P340 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX160 IS scores vs the P340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS provides external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Nikon P340 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS against the P340.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and P340 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and P340.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX160 IS will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX160 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.