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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V

Portability
86 Imaging
39 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
43 Features
57 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 2 months later than the HX50V and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony HX50V

          

          

            
 SX160 IS HX50V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon SX160 IS

          

          

            
 HX50V SX160 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony HX50V

          

          

            
 SX160 IS HX50V 
IntroducedJune 2013April 2013Same generation
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS offers external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the HX50V.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and HX50V is 86 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and HX50V.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX50V to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.

            Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (291 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
50
 long zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery pack (400 per charge)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
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 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 lighter than average (291 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long zoom (448mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 great battery pack (400 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (272g)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 great battery pack (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (291g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX50V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony HX50V
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 291 grams (0.64 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 400 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $199 $439