Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Updated by Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SX160 IS was released 6 months after the W710 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX160 IS grades vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony W710
SX160 IS | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX160 IS
W710 | SX160 IS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony W710
SX160 IS | W710 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the W710.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and W710.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery type | 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $199 | $90 |