Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX1

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor size.

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The SX160 IS was brought out 4 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX160 IS grades versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outside 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) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS and the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and HX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and HX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX160 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX160 IS will provide more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.