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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
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alaScore 88

1779 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1779 reviews of Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the image quality and portability are overall positive. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the optics and shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SX160 IS from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the zoom and performance. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed opinions about the battery. Many are critical about the focus and reliability.

usability, price, portability, performance, zoom

screen, low-light, reliability, focus

94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 924 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SX160 IS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Comments about the portability and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the optics. Reviews about the shutter and reliability are different.

usability, performance, price, image quality, portability

optics

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SX160 IS from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. People really like the price and image quality. The battery and portability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed comments about the low light performance. The reliability and performance get critical opinions.

usability, portability, battery, image quality, price

performance, reliability

84% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS ( Red)

 

But, here's why I like it. For about $150 ($80 less than its original price), you get a competent point-and-shoot camera that does more than just automatic snapshots. That makes it a nice fit for those who want to learn more about controlling shutter...

The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS has a large selection of shooting options from full manual to full auto; big, easy-to-press controls; and the convenience of AA batteries.

The SX160 IS will eat through alkaline batteries; shooting performance is good, but not fast; and picture quality drops off above ISO 400, so it's not a great choice for handheld low-light shots.

The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is a good, inexpensive travel-zoom option for those wanting more control over results or who are just getting into photography and don't want to empty their wallets.

Dec, 2012
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS review

 

The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is not for everyone. It's big and bulky. It doesn't have the best shooting performance or image quality. And it certainly doesn't have all the latest and greatest features found in many of Canon's higher-end PowerShots.

The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS has a large selection of shooting options from full manual to full auto; big, easy-to-press controls; and the convenience of AA batteries.

The SX160 IS will eat through alkaline batteries; shooting performance is good, but not fast; and picture quality drops off above ISO 400, so it's not a great choice for handheld low-light shots.

The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is a good, inexpensive travel-zoom option for those wanting more control over results or who are just getting into photography and don't want to empty their wallets.

Dec, 2012
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Expert review by : Eric Butterfield (steves-digicams.com)

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Review

 

The PowerShot SX160 IS makes big promises with its bricklike form and extensive manual controls. But its sluggish burst shooting, slow-charging flash and middling performance in low light makes even its moderate price seem too high. The features are...

Powerful 16x zoom lens ; Wide 28mm angle ; Full manual control ; Many color effects in shooting mode ; Color effects can be applied in playback ; Macro AF can focus at 0.4 inch ; Can take stills in movie mode ; Dedicated movie button ; Thumb wheel aids...

Mediocre performance in low light ; Slow burst shooting ; Flash is slow to charge ; Autofocus could be faster ; Low battery life ; Low-resolution LCD ; Narrow LCD viewing angle pointing downward

The PowerShot SX160 IS makes big promises with its bricklike form and extensive manual controls. But its sluggish burst shooting, slow-charging flash and middling performance in low light makes even its moderate price seem too high. The features are...

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : Matt Grayson (photographyblog.com)

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Review

 

The Canon PowerShot SX160 is a portable high-zoom digital compact camera. It features a 16 megapixel sensor, 16x optical zoom which is image stabilised, manual modes for controlling shutter-speed and aperture, digital effects and it takes AA batteries....

If you're used to pocket-sized cameras that you can slip away when not in use then the Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is going to be a big surprise to you. It has to be held all the time, hung around your neck or put in a bag. To that end, the SX160 is...

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : thinkdigit.com (thinkdigit.com)

Canon Powershot SX160 IS Review

 

The SX160 IS has a lot to live up to, as it comes from a line which is known to deliver good features and performance with respect to price. Many a times, a newer camera does not mean a better camera than the predecessor, though that is expected....

Excellent focal length range with smooth zoom, Runs on AA batteries, Dedicated button for raising flash

Plastic construction is obvious, Not much of an improvement in image quality from SX150 IS

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by : Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

 

Canon's highly successful SX150 IS gets a facelift with the SX160 IS, a model that keeps the AA batteries but upgrades just about everything else. The camera's zoom range has moved to 16x from 12x, the megapixel count from 14 to 16, and the body is a...

Aug, 2012
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

 

Sometimes budget precedes all else. Often that would put a Canon compact camera out of the purchase picture. But not so with the Canon PowerShot SX160 IS: this £140 budget compact not only has the price on its side, but also comes equipped with a...

Wide-ranging zoom, affordable, manual modes, reasonable autofocus

Screen viewing angle, AA batteries, body size,

The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS has a decent spec considering its slender price tag, and it performs reasonably well for the money too.

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Anand Tuliani (tech.firstpost.com)

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Review - Tech2

 

The 16 megapixel PowerShot SX160 IS bridges the gap between Canon's entry-level point-and-shoot digital cameras and the premium travel compacts.

The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS is priced at Rs 12,995 (MRP), but you can buy it for a few hundred rupees less from online stores, and that too with a case, rechargeable batteries, a charger and a 4GB SD card included as freebies. At this price point, the...

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : Anand Tuliani (tech.firstpost.com)

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Review

 

The 16 megapixel PowerShot SX160 IS bridges the gap between Canon's entry-level point-and-shoot digital cameras and the premium travel compacts. The former, lacking a large zoom range and full manual controls, are priced under Rs 10,000 and the travel...

The SX160 IS can shoot videos at 720p and using optical zoom while recording is also allowed. With the mode dial set to Movie, you can set the video resolution (1280 x 720 or 640 x 480) and add colour effects such as sepia, black and white, and...

Oct, 2012
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Expert review by : Digit Digital Cameras (digit.in)

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