Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S4300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Nikon S4300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 17 months after the S4300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX160 IS scores versus the S4300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The full galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS features 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) while the Nikon S4300 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX160 IS versus Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS and the S4300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and S4300 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and S4300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX160 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.