Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus 7030

Lets look closer at the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 3 years after the 7030 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX160 IS scores versus the 7030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Olympus Stylus 7030. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS provides physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS and the 7030.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and 7030 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and 7030.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.