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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 24 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX160 IS scores versus the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony HX9V

 SX160 IS HX9V 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX160 IS

 HX9V SX160 IS 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony HX9V

 SX160 IS HX9V 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS provides physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS against the HX9V.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and HX9V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and HX9V.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX160 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
50
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography features
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
68
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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
Retail price $199 $328