Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon 160 and Sony W830 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon 160 has external dimensions of 95 x 54 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.13 x 0.87″) and weighs 127 g (0.28 lb / 4.48 oz) (including batteries). Sony W830 has external dimensions of 93 x 52 x 23 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.91″) and weighs 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon 160 and the Sony W830. Sony W830 is 2mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Canon 160 but it is also 1mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon 160 and Sony W830.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon 160 and Sony W830.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony W830 is 5g lighter than the Canon 160 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (IXUS 160) nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon 160 and Sony W830's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.