Canon SX160 IS vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX160 IS and Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX160 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS features outer 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 RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS against the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and RX1R II is 86 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will produce greater detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.