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Canon 160 vs Nikon S100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon 160 vs Nikon S100 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 160
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S100 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon 160 versus Nikon S100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 160 was announced 3 years after the S100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S100 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 160 grades vs the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon S100

 160 S100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2011Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon 160

 S100 160 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon S100

 160 S100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 160 versus the S100.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and S100 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and S100.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 160 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern 160 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography features
Nikon S100 Portrait photography features
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography information
Nikon S100 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography information
Nikon S100 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography details
Nikon S100 Travel photography details
67
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
boasts touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Nikon S100
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (150 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging details
Nikon S100 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Nikon Coolpix S100
Also referred to as IXUS 160 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 820k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 150 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $135 $240