Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX300

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX160 IS and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 5 months later than the HX300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades against the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS features physical 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 HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the HX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and HX300 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and HX300.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX300 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.