Canon SX160 IS vs Sony A7S II

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 3 years before the A7S II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS scores against the A7S II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony A7S II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the A7S II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and A7S II is 86 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and A7S II.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX160 IS will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.