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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
Olympus 7000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus 7000

 SX160 IS 7000 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon SX160 IS

 7000 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus 7000

 SX160 IS 7000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

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

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
46
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 7000
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Travel photography highlights
69
good battery (380 shots)
lighter than average (291g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (291 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Olympus 7000
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISOlympus Stylus 7000
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