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Canon 160 vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon 160 vs Nikon A100 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 referred to as IXUS 160
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Canon 160 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 160 and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the A100 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 160 was launched 12 months before the A100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 160 grades against the A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon A100

 160 A100 

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon 160

 A100 160 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon A100

 160 A100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 160 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 offers 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) while the Nikon A100 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 160 versus the A100.

Canon 160 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and A100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 160 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography information
Nikon A100 Portrait photography information
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 160
Street photography with Nikon A100
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography advice
Nikon A100 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (250 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
great battery power (250 CIPA)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging features
Nikon A100 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon 160 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Nikon A100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Nikon Coolpix A100
Also referred to as IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2016-01-14
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $135 $162