Canon SX160 IS vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX160 IS and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX160 IS was brought out 6 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and RX100 VA.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.