Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W510

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 2 years after the W510 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX160 IS grades versus the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS offers outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the W510.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and W510 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and W510.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.