Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon P7100
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Released February 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon P7000
- Renewed by Nikon P7700
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon P7100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.
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Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up against the P7100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Nikon P7100
| SX160 IS | P7100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SX160 IS
| P7100 | SX160 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon P7100
| SX160 IS | P7100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS features external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon P7100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS and the P7100.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and P7100 is 86 and 82 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and P7100.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX160 IS will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 80% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 291g (0.64 lb) | 395g (0.87 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 165 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photos | 350 photos |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $199 | $750 |