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Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 160
Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon 160 and Canon ELPH 360 HS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was introduced 12 months before the ELPH 360 HS so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 160 scores vs the ELPH 360 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 160 ELPH 360 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Canon 160

 ELPH 360 HS 160 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2015Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon 160 and Canon ELPH 360 HS

 160 ELPH 360 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 160 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 360 HS has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon 160 and Canon ELPH 360 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 160 and the ELPH 360 HS.

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and ELPH 360 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and ELPH 360 HS.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 160 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography advice
Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography advice
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography factors
Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography advice
Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography information
Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography information
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (147g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging info
Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging info
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Canon 160 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Canon ELPH 360 HS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Also Known as IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
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 All around 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 180 photos
Battery format 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $135 $209