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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 3 years after the W310 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX160 IS scores against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony W310

 SX160 IS W310 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon SX160 IS

 W310 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony W310

 SX160 IS W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS provides physical measurements 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 W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS vs the W310.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and W310 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and W310.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
46
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Sony W310
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Sony W310
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W310
51
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony W310
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $150