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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

$139 to $267 (Average price: $180.61)

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Digital Camera (Black) PowerShot SX160 IS Digital Camera (Black), 16MP CCD Sensor, Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 28mm Wide-angle Lens w/ 16x Optical Zoom,...

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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

$139.00 - $267.17 (Average price: $180.61) 166 Reviews

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    Based on 166 reviews
    • (48%) "This is my second of this same camera. I liked it ..."
    • (37%) "I love my new camera. Still learning how to use ma..."
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    • (6%) "I bought this camera because it seemed to have gre..."
    • (3%) "Battery wil last for few minutes only especially w..."

Most Recent Reviews

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large viewing screen is excellent - good close-ups

Sep. 2, 2013
By: SuzieQfromWSNC

This is my second of this same camera. I liked it enough to repurchase it after I dropped the first one and broke the screen. Camera stilled work and took good photos, but I needed to be able to see t...

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So far have no complaints. Still learning.

Sep. 2, 2013
By: honeylamb

I love my new camera. Still learning how to use many functions but it seems to fit my needs at this time.

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Great in sunlight, but not so much in low light

Aug. 31, 2013
By: Bubbamadstang

I have the 2 models before this one and the only reason I stay with this model is the fact that it is the only camera offered that will use OTC batteries and NOT the rechargable. Is that cost effectiv...

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Great camera

Aug. 30, 2013
By: Mrmusky5698

Great purchase easy to use great value easy to download

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Great Camera. Takes awesome pics.

Aug. 30, 2013
By: Musclecarkid

Takes very nice pics. Good video. Easy to use right out of the box.

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Ok camera

Aug. 30, 2013
By: Iboughtacamera

I bought this camera because it seemed to have great features for a low price. It has a great zoom on it. It goes through batteries way too fast. I am also not impressed with the pictures it takes in ...

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This is an excellent camera for railfanning.

Aug. 30, 2013
By: highironrailfan

For the short time I've had this camera, I am very pleased with it's performance. I like the long-range zoom so I can "Reach out" for shots when my subject is not accessible or in a restricted zone.

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Beautiful, clear pictures - Love the zoom!

Aug. 29, 2013
By: Pueppi

We went on a road trip with this new camera - driving through 19 states in one month - taking over 1000 pictures! I loved the upgrade with this camera - could take beautiful close shots & great long d...

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Good for the Price

Aug. 17, 2013
By: WayneT06

Good Camera for the Price. +++++++++++++++++++++++

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Great for anyne just learning on a digital camera

Aug. 17, 2013
By: bassfifherman

This is my 2nd digital Canon camera. It takes fantastic pictures. I'm still trying to figure how to use all the features, but recently went on vacation and took it along. I got some great pictures for...

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Good product

Aug. 17, 2013
By: LivinginSB

Decent camera for the price. Good extra camera to have.

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Awesome camera for a beginner!

Aug. 16, 2013
By: thefatman

I love this camera! Everything is easy to use. The picture quality is amazing for a midsized camera. The battery life is great... I took about 100 pictures with the first set of battery, can't beat th...

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Love it!!

Aug. 16, 2013
By: Danimo4788

Perfect for all my photo taking needs! Great clear pictures with an excellent battery life as long as you review pictures when camera is in off position.

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Easy camera to use.

Aug. 16, 2013
By: mcraw117

Good camera for price. Easy to use and carry around as a spare camera.

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Great Camera

Aug. 12, 2013
By: Arri

The camera takes great pictures. Good product for the price. I took it on vacation and the continuous shots worked really well. I ended up buying the rechargeable batteries. If you don't buy the recha...

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Great start to begin with.

Aug. 11, 2013
By: HelloKittyGal

I'm really happy with the quality of pictures this camera provides.

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Disappointed

Aug. 11, 2013
By: kamerabug

I've been a Canon guy for over 30 years and finally bought a Canon I'm disappointed in. On the plus side, this camera has 16x Optical Zoom, and is the main reason I bought the camera. Unfortunately it...

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a great camera

Aug. 10, 2013
By: dusbucket

great camera and good price point. zoom lens takes great pictures

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A gift for grandson and he loves it

Aug. 10, 2013
By: LDJP

No problems at this time with the camera. It was a great price and a nice camera for a young person.

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This camera is wonderful

Aug. 9, 2013
By: Jhere

I wanted a camera that would have a great zoom- this does. I was looking for good, quality pictures- the pictures are gorgeous. I didn't want anything too bulky- it isn't. It was the perfect camera ch...

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Awesome point and shoot

Aug. 9, 2013
By: ninjariderwannabe

Just a great all around camera that also does high rez video. Highly recommend to someone who is used to a DSLR but doesnt want to lug it and all its equipment around. I have taken some spectacular sh...

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Great Camera

Aug. 6, 2013
By: SouthernCro

I bought this camera for my parents. They wanted something easy to use that would take excellent pictures. They also loved the large display screen on the back. It takes regular batteries which is a p...

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Absolutely love it

Aug. 6, 2013
By: rice4two

Let my grandson take it to National Scout Jamboree and the pictures he took are absolutely wonderful. The zooming capabilities are the best. I really like the feature of letting you know when you do n...

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great for a beginner

Jul. 27, 2013
By: JayW81

Good camera for the money. Great for a beginner who is just starting out in photography.

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nice and small, with great pic quality

Jul. 26, 2013
By: dballentx

Nice and small, with great picture quality - still and video. Easy to carry on trips and vacations!

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very happy

Jul. 26, 2013
By: hmrk

the camera was easy to use. it kept the image still even when i was moving or my hands were not steady. the zoom was adequate for panoramic shots. the portraits are clear and detailed. i would have li...

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Love this camera for the price!

Jul. 26, 2013
By: Higgygirl

We have only had this camera for about a month and are loving it. My husband even accidently dropped it in the water and it is still working like a champ. Best thing about it is that it is super light...

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Great camera for the money

Jul. 14, 2013
By: BassProWannabe

Great camera for the price, we are always on the go, mostly in the woods or on the water, and we have tried some of the smaller more delicate cameras that didn't fit our lifestyle, so we really like t...

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Good Camera, great with low light, nice zoom

Jul. 13, 2013
By: ElYorch

I use the camera to record machinery installations and usualy moving machines out of non working facilities with low light, it works very good, the automatic mode selects very fast between modes, and ...

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Really good camera for taking snap shots.

Jul. 13, 2013
By: CIMD

My wife doesn't like carrying her SLR all the time as it gets to heavy. She was missing a lot of shots of the kids etc. This camera she carries and uses.

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Easy camera to use

Jul. 12, 2013
By: tlo29

Nice, inexpensive camera. Clear pictures. Zoom works very well.

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Poor picture quality and battery life

Jul. 12, 2013
By: JEP75

I have owned several Canon cameras and the SX160 is the worst that I've had. The picture quality is poor on Auto setting. The pictures have a washed out look. I had to use the manual setting for 90 pe...

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I love this camera.

Jul. 12, 2013
By: Miamarshmellow

It is a simple camera, easy to use. All you have to do is point and click. The auto-focus is wonderful, and being able to switch from picture to video is wonderful. It is a great camera.

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Just what I need to photograph gardens

Jul. 9, 2013
By: mombot

Nice size and light weight - easy to handle. No issues at this time but I've only owned the unit for one month.

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Awesome Point and Shoot Camera

Jul. 8, 2013
By: MJCE

My point and shoot camera died and I needed a new one fast. This camera was on sale and I know that Canon cameras have great reviews. I am very impressed with the camera. With 3 kids, it is easy to us...

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great beginning camera. very easy to use

Jul. 7, 2013
By: jayjay6573

I liked the simplicity of the camera. Very very easy to use and works great

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Love this camera

Jul. 6, 2013
By: judyanne

When I went looking for a camera to purchase, I found this one had many of the features that I wanted.

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Good camera for our needs

Jul. 6, 2013
By: donsbb

We don't take many pictures but we have enjoyed this camera.

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It did the job!

Jul. 6, 2013
By: Irishsweetpea

The pictures were clear and very easy to take. Just the right size.

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Good Camera

Jul. 6, 2013
By: piecesofeight

This is a solid choice for a recreational camera. The camera has sufficient aperture to produce good everyday pictures with a little movement without much blurring at all. Would recommend.

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Camera is great. The battery will last for few

Jul. 5, 2013
By: Seeko

Battery wil last for few minutes only especially when using the video. unfortunatelly I had to return the camera

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Good cam for a beginner, V.Good for advanced user

Jul. 5, 2013
By: FroggieG

One of the best cameras in its class (small super-zooms). Great bang for the buck.

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great camera for price.

Jul. 5, 2013
By: andrewlucy2012

Would definitely recommend this camera to other people. Only down side is flas charge.

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Gets the job done well

Jul. 5, 2013
By: JerseyShoreSteve

The camera is a good solid camera that provides excellent quality shots for basic pictures. It, like most point and shoots, is not made for indoor high speed pics. For your basic family pictures, vaca...

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Good camera if you have the time to wait for it.

Jul. 5, 2013
By: TiberiousST

To be fair, it's my wife's camera. But I've picked it up on occasion for a photo opportunity and been disappointed by how slowly it's ready for a picture. Boot time isn't unreasonable but getting the ...

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camera very easy to use

Jul. 5, 2013
By: OIIIIIO

Good camera for your dollar, my only complaint would be it takes a few seconds to boot up or recycle the flash. I like not having special batteries to buy!

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Great Camera. Great Pictures!!!

Jul. 1, 2013
By: cameramom2

I spent 2 months looking for the right camera, reading reviews, spending time in stores trying them out. Anyone that knows me knows that I am very picky. I love to take a lot of pictures of family tri...

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Great camera with ease of use.

Jul. 1, 2013
By: TheEqualizer

Bought camera because I have bought & used Canon cameras before and have been very happy with the product. Takes good quality pictures and it is very easy to use for any type of person, any ability of...

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Excellent camera for the money. Best in its class.

Jun. 30, 2013
By: romeodzz

We purchased this for our daughter to take with her on her honeymoon to Costa Rica. After their return they showed us some of the pictures and we were very well pleased. The pictures were awesome. I w...

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Great camera

Jun. 29, 2013
By: sundaycup

glad I purchased it, Cannon is a great product--would always tell people it is a great purchase. Good for the whole family

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