| General | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot SX160 IS | PowerShot SX130 IS |
| Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.6 Megapixel | 12.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 80 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 4 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, Fine | Fine, Normal |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Face Detection Live View | Single Live View |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 448 mm | 28 - 336 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 16x | 12x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 5.9 | f/3.4 - 5.6 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT Color LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/3200 sec | 1/2500 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 0.8 fps | 1.0 fps |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.87 x 1.73") | 113 x 73 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.87 x 1.81") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz) | 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 5.5 x 2.9" |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Battery Life | 380 shots | |
| Internal Storage | 128 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| Other | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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