Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120
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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Fujifilm FinePix XP120. The full galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Fujifilm XP120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Fujifilm XP120
160 | Fujifilm XP120 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon 160
Fujifilm XP120 | 160 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2015 | More recent by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Fujifilm XP120
160 | Fujifilm XP120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | |
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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 |