Canon PowerShot SX160 IS with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Overview
Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 with Canon PowerShot SX160 IS.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Sony WX350 was released in 2014, and Canon SX160 IS in 2013.
Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SX160 IS 1 years older.
However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 is greater than that of PowerShot SX160 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 second 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.
At Sony WX350, the maximum ISO is greater by 11200.
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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Brand |
Sony
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Canon
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| Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Announced |
February, 2014 |
June, 2013 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
460k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/4 sec |
1/15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/1600 sec |
1/3200 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
4.30 |
3.00 |
| Flash Modes |
n/a |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
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 |
18 MP |
16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4896 x 3672 |
4608 x 3456 |
| Max Native ISO |
12800 |
1600 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
AVCHD |
H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
470 shots |
380 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
AA |
| Battery Model |
NP-BX1 |
2 x AA |
| Physical |
| Weight |
164 g |
291 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
96 x 55 x 26 mm |
111 x 73 x 44 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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