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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 160
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 160 and Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the 160 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The 160 was introduced 14 months after the Fujifilm XQ1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 160 grades vs the Fujifilm XQ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 160 Fujifilm XQ1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2013More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon 160

 Fujifilm XQ1 160 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 160 and Fujifilm XQ1

 160 Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 160 versus the Fujifilm XQ1.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and Fujifilm XQ1.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 160 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon 160 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent 160 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography info
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography details
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
great battery pack (240 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (206g)
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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Fujifilm XQ1
Also called IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $135 $500