Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was revealed 4 years after the 7000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX160 IS scores vs the 7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus 7000
SX160 IS | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon SX160 IS
7000 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus 7000
SX160 IS | 7000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior 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 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the 7000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and 7000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and 7000.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Also called as | - | mju 7000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291 gr (0.64 lbs) | 172 gr (0.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $199 | $280 |