Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6300

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 17 months after the S6300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the S6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the S6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and S6300 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and S6300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX160 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.