Canon 160 vs Nikon 1 V2

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon 160 and Nikon 1 V2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the 160 (1/2.3") and 1 V2 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The 160 was announced 2 years after the 1 V2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 160 scores vs the 1 V2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Nikon 1 V2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery and Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 comes with exterior 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) while the Nikon 1 V2 has proportions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 160 against the 1 V2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and 1 V2 is 96 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and 1 V2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 160 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon 160 will give you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent 160 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.