Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony HX9V
SX160 IS | HX9V | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX160 IS
HX9V | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony HX9V
SX160 IS | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |