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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 2 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX160 IS grades vs the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 SX160 IS SZ-10 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2011More modern by 29 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 SZ-10 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 SX160 IS SZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus SZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS vs the SZ-10.
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SZ-10 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and SZ-10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX160 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (291g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
51
 incredible zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
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 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 lighter than average (291g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great zoom (448mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than competitors (215g)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (504mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
51
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
40
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (291g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic port
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Olympus SZ-10
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 220 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $300