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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX160 IS and Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 3 years after the W330 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony W330

 SX160 IS W330 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SX160 IS

 W330 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony W330

 SX160 IS W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the W330.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and W330 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and W330.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
Sony W330 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W330 Travel photography factors
68
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than average in class (291g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $170