Canon SX160 IS with Canon SX150 IS Comparison

Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX150 IS Main Features

  • June, 2013
  • May, 2012
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-448 mm (16x) F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 28-336 mm (12x) F3.4-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 111 x 73 x 44 mm, 291g.
  • 113 x 73 x 46 mm, 306g.
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Canon SX160 IS Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
42
Value for money score
58
Portability score
92
Overall score
41

Canon SX150 IS Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
41
Value for money score
58
Portability score
91
Overall score
40

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS with Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Overview


Let's compare PowerShot SX160 IS with PowerShot SX150 IS. Both cameras produced Canon. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Canon SX160 IS was released in 2013, and Canon SX150 IS in 2012. PowerShot SX160 IS is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SX150 IS 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX160 IS is greater than that of PowerShot SX150 IS. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (PowerShot SX160 IS), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot SX160 IS has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot SX160 IS PowerShot SX150 IS
Brand Canon Canon
Model PowerShot SX160 IS PowerShot SX150 IS
Announced June, 2013 May, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 1
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/3200 sec 1/2500 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.00 3.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 1600 1600
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 380 shots 130 shots
Battery Type AA AA
Battery Model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Physical
Weight 291 g 306 g
Physical Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44 mm 113 x 73 x 46 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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