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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300

Portability
86 Imaging
39 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 5 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX160 IS scores versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony WX300

          

          

            
 SX160 IS WX300 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX160 IS

          

          

            
 WX300 SX160 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony WX300

          

          

            
 SX160 IS WX300 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the WX300.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and WX300 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and WX300.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

            Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (291g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (166g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
50
 incredible zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
49
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
68
 great battery power (380 shots)
 lighter than average (291 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (448mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than average in class (166 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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 rather wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (291 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (166 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no external mic support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $330