Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S9100

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 24 months later than the S9100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX160 IS grades vs the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS features outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS vs the S9100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and S9100 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and S9100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.