Canon SX160 IS vs Sony NEX-C3

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very similar but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX160 IS was introduced 23 months later than the NEX-C3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX160 IS matches up against the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outer 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 Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS against the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The SX160 IS features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more recent SX160 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.