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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony W370

 SX160 IS W370 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX160 IS

 W370 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony W370

 SX160 IS W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
69
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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