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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
56 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500 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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX160 IS and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 22 months earlier than the WX500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades vs the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sony WX500

		

		

			
 SX160 IS WX500 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 WX500 SX160 IS 
ReleasedApril 2015June 2013Fresher by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sony WX500

		

		

			
 SX160 IS WX500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Canon SX160 IS and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS against the WX500.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and WX500 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and WX500.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX160 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX500 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (291 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (236g)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Sony WX500 Sports photography advice
51
 incredible zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery (360 CIPA)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
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 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (291g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (448mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 better than average battery (360 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (236g)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX500 Landscape photography details
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 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 better than average battery (360 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
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 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (291 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic support
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (236 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Sony WX500
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 291g (0.64 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $199 $348