Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 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
- Launched June 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was announced 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony W370
SX160 IS | W370 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX160 IS
W370 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony W370
SX160 IS | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS vs the W370.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and W370 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and W370.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $199 | $230 |