Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 160

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon 160, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and 160 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was released 4 years before the 160 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the 160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 160. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Canon 160 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon 160 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon 160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the 160.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and 160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and 160.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.