Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950
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![Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS/Canon-SX160-IS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950/Sony-S950-front.jpg)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 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
- Announced June 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX160 IS was unveiled 4 years after the S950 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX160 IS grades vs the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony S950
SX160 IS | S950 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Canon SX160 IS
S950 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony S950
SX160 IS | S950 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX160 IS against the S950.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 size comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and S950 is 86 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and S950.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony S950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 grams (0.64 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $130 |