Canon 160 vs Nikon A100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Nikon Coolpix A100. The complete galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Nikon A100 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon 160 and Nikon A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.