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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 160
Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the 160 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 160 was launched within a month of the Fujifilm XQ2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 160 grades against the Fujifilm XQ2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 160 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon 160

 Fujifilm XQ2 160 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 160 and Fujifilm XQ2

 160 Fujifilm XQ2 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2015Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 160 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ2 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 160 against the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and Fujifilm XQ2.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 160 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon 160 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography advice
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 160
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
43
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography highlights
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
good battery (240 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
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Canon 160 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Fujifilm XQ2
Also Known as IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ EXR Processor II
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
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 images 240 images
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $135 $299