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Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon 160 and Canon ELPH 180, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the ELPH 180 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 160 was manufactured 12 months before the ELPH 180 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 160 scores against the ELPH 180 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Canon ELPH 180

 160 ELPH 180 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Canon 160

 ELPH 180 160 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2015More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon 160 and Canon ELPH 180

 160 ELPH 180 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 160 features outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 180 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon 160 and Canon ELPH 180 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 160 against the ELPH 180.

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and ELPH 180 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and ELPH 180.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 160 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography highlights
Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography highlights
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography information
Canon ELPH 180 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 160
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 180
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography info
Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography info
67
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography info
Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging details
Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 180 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Canon ELPH 180
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
Otherwise known as IXUS 160 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $135 $119