Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TX1

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX160 IS and Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 3 years after the TX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX160 IS grades vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS provides outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX160 IS and Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the TX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and TX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and TX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX160 IS will resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.