Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX10V

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 16 months later than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX160 IS grades vs the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the HX10V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and HX10V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX10V to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.