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Predecessor: |
Canon SX150 IS
SX150 IS vs SX160
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Successor: |
Canon SX170
SX160 vs SX170
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Model Number: |
SX160 |
S1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$229.99 |
$499.95 |
Street Price: |
$145.95 |
$349.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-09-15 |
2014-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
10.3 oz
(291 g)
includes batteries
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24.0 oz
(680 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.4 x
2.9 x
1.7 in.
(111 x
73 x
44 mm)
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5.2 x
3.6 x
4.3 in.
(133 x
91 x
110 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.0 |
16.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.34 microns |
1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 1832
(6.0 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1200 x 1200
(1.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 1840
(6.0 MP,
Other), 2304 x 1728
(4.0 MP,
4:3), 2304 x 1536
(3.5 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 11520 x 1624
(18.7 MP,
Other), 11520 x 1080
(12.4 MP,
Other), 5760 x 1624
(9.4 MP,
Other), 5760 x 1080
(6.2 MP,
Other), 3840 x 1624
(6.2 MP,
Other), 3840 x 1080
(4.1 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.RAF), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
0.8 |
9.6 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (25p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60p)
1280x720 (60p)
640x480 (30p)
640x480 (120p)
320x240 (240p)
160x120 (480p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) |
.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Fujinon Super EBC; 13 elements in 11 groups (includes 2 aspherical and 4 extra low dispersion elements) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
448mm
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24 -
1,200mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
5 -
80mm
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4.3 -
215mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
16.00x |
50.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (W) / f/5.9 (T) - f/8.0 |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/11 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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1 -
100 cm
0.4 -
39.4 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 2.0x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
Contrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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EVF type; 0.2-inch, 920K-dot color LCD, ~100% coverage, diopter adjustment |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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921,600 dots (307,200 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
1600 |
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
80 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto, Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; * ISO6400 is effective in image size M or S,12800 is effective in image size S. |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/3200 - 15 sec |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center) |
TTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
SCN (Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (4.0MP), Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect), Discreet, My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color) |
Advanced Filter (Fish-eye, Dynamic Tone, Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, Soft Focus, Cross Screen, High Key, Low Key, Partial color: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple), Natural Light and Flash, Pro Low Light, Dynamic Range/HDR, Custom, Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (tripod), Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, Flower, Party, Text) |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
2, 10, Auto seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro; Red-Eye Reduction available |
Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
1.6 - 9.8 ft. (W), 2.0 - 6.6 ft. (T) (50cm - 3.0m (W), 60cm - 2.0m (T)) |
Auto ISO: 0.45 - 8.0m (Wide), 3.5 - 4.0m (Tele) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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UHS-I compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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RAW (.RAF), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) |
.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
37.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Wi-Fi live view |
Connections (extended): |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI |
Mini (Type C) HDMI port |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
0.8 |
9.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
9 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.22 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
380 shots (NiMH AA) |
350 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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350 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
2 x AA |
Proprietary NP-85 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
2 x AA Alkaline disposables
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1 x Proprietary NP-85 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
No |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
Canon software suite (ImageBrowser EX, PhotoStitch) |
Fujifilm CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3, Mac OS X v10.6 - 10.7 |
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Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 4 Processor, 720p HD Movies. Available in black or red. |
Dust and weather-resistant bridge camera, 5-axial optical image stabilization, 10fps burst mode, 1080p60 Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi. |