Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 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
- Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was brought out 16 months after the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades versus the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony WX150
SX160 IS | WX150 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon SX160 IS
WX150 | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony WX150
SX160 IS | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX160 IS against the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and WX150.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 291 grams (0.64 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $199 | $300 |