| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, Fine |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 448 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 16x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 5.9 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT Color LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/3200 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 0.8 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 3.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.87 x 1.73") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 5.5 x 2.9" |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 2 x AA |
| Battery Life | 380 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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