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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 160
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3400 IS and Canon 160, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the 160 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the 160 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon A3400 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3400 IS scores versus the 160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon 160

 A3400 IS 160 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Canon A3400 IS

 160 A3400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2012Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon 160

 A3400 IS 160 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon 160 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3400 IS and Canon 160 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS and the 160.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and 160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and 160.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A3400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Canon 160
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography info
Canon 160 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon 160 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (126g)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
Canon 160 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon 160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Canon 160
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCanon PowerShot ELPH 160
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 160
Otherwise known as - IXUS 160
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 127 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-11L/LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $135