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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
Sony WX150
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony WX150

 SX160 IS WX150 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon SX160 IS

 WX150 SX160 IS 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony WX150

 SX160 IS WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX150
50
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
68
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
51
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX160 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX150
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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