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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 160
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released June 2009
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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 160 versus Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 160 was manufactured 5 years after the Fujifilm Z300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 160 scores versus the Fujifilm Z300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Fujifilm Z300

 160 Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2009Newer by 68 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon 160

 Fujifilm Z300 160 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Fujifilm Z300

 160 Fujifilm Z300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 160 has external 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) while the Fujifilm Z300 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon 160 versus Fujifilm Z300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 160 compared to the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and Fujifilm Z300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 160 to provide greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 160 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography details
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography features
Fujifilm Z300 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography advice
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
54
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (155g)
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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Fujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Also called IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-06-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $135 $0