Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX350

Lets look closer at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outside 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 HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS and the HX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and HX350.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.