Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 2 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX160 IS grades against the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS and the SP-610UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and SP-610UZ is 86 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.