Canon SX160 IS vs Sony TX10

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 23 months later than the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX160 IS scores against the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS provides physical 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 TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and TX10 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and TX10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX160 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.