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Canon 160 vs Nikon A10

Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94 Imaging
41 Features
23 Overall
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Canon 160 vs Nikon A10 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 160
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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Canon 160 vs Nikon A10 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 160 versus Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and A10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 160 was launched 12 months earlier than the A10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 160 grades against the A10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon A10

          

          

            
 160 A10 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon 160

          

          

            
 A10 160 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon A10

          

          

            
 160 A10 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon 160 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 has got 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 Nikon A10 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 160 and the A10.
Canon 160 vs Nikon A10 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon 160 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and A10.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 160 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 160 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon 160 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon 160 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon 160 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon 160 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A10 Portrait photography advice
38
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
36
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
59
 image stabilization (Digital)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
56
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon 160 Sports photography factors
Nikon A10 Sports photography factors
43
 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (0.8 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
37
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good MP (16MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon 160 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A10 Travel photography highlights
67
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (160g)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon 160 Landscape photography details
Nikon A10 Landscape photography details
41
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
39
 relatively wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detect focus
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone port
30
 relatively wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic port
 heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Canon 160 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Nikon A10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Nikon Coolpix A10
Also called IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $135 $90