Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S3300

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S3300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 17 months later than the S3300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX160 IS scores against the S3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS versus the S3300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and S3300 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and S3300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX160 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.