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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 IS
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 18 months after the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS grades vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony W610

 SX160 IS W610 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon SX160 IS

 W610 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony W610

 SX160 IS W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has got outside 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS against the W610.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and W610 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and W610.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than others (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (291g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (113 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $200