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Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 160
Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS
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Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 160 was brought out about the same time to the ELPH 350 HS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 160 grades against the ELPH 350 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 160 ELPH 350 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Canon 160

 ELPH 350 HS 160 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon 160 and Canon ELPH 350 HS

 160 ELPH 350 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 160 has outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 350 HS has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 160 vs the ELPH 350 HS.

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and ELPH 350 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and ELPH 350 HS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography information
Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 160
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography information
Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography information
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging details
Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Canon ELPH 350 HS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS
Otherwise known as IXUS 160 IXUS 275 HS
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $135 $219