Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX80

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS scores vs the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX160 IS against the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and HX80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and HX80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX80 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX160 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.