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Canon 160 vs Nikon L32

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon 160 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 160
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon 160 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 160 versus Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the L32 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 160 was revealed around the same time to the L32 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 160 matches up against the L32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon L32

 160 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon 160

 L32 160 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon L32

 160 L32 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2015Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 160 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon 160 versus Nikon L32 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 160 compared to the L32.

Canon 160 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and L32 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and L32.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon 160 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Nikon L32
39
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography info
Nikon L32 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography details
Nikon L32 Travel photography details
67
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 160
Vlogging with Nikon L32
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
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Canon 160 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Nikon Coolpix L32
Alternative name IXUS 160 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L/LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $135 $120