Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX50

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony WX50, one being 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 WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 17 months later than the WX50 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX160 IS scores versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys physical measurements 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the WX50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and WX50 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and WX50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX160 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.