Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Announced August 2010
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Its time to look more closely at the Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and S1100pj (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 160 was brought out 4 years later than the S1100pj and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the 160 matches up against the S1100pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery and Nikon S1100pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon S1100pj
| 160 | S1100pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 | August 2010 | Fresher by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon 160
| S1100pj | 160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon S1100pj
| 160 | S1100pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 comes with outside dimensions 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 S1100pj has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 160 versus the S1100pj.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and S1100pj is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and S1100pj.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 160 to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 160 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj |
| Also called | IXUS 160 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-08-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 0.8fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 127 grams (0.28 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $135 | $399 |