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Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
Nikon S1100pj
(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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Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon S1100pj

 160 S1100pj 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2010Fresher by 54 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon 160

 S1100pj 160 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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).

Check out the Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and S1100pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography info
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography info
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 160
Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography details
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography details
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
61
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging factors
Nikon S1100pj Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (180g)
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Nikon 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