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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
Sony W710
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony W710

 SX160 IS W710 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX160 IS

 W710 SX160 IS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony W710

 SX160 IS W710 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W710
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (291g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Sony W710
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
69
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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