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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP130
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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 160 versus Fujifilm XP120, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 160 was unveiled 24 months before the Fujifilm XP120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 160 scores vs the Fujifilm XP120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Fujifilm XP120

 160 Fujifilm XP120 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon 160

 Fujifilm XP120 160 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2015More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 160 and Fujifilm XP120

 160 Fujifilm XP120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP120 has proportions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon 160 versus Fujifilm XP120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 160 against the Fujifilm XP120.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and Fujifilm XP120.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 160 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 160 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Portrait photography camera
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 160
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP120
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Fujifilm XP120
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Fujifilm FinePix XP120
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Otherwise known as IXUS 160 -
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2017-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $135 $229