Canon 160 vs Nikon S1200pj
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S1200pj 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternate Name is IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2011
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Below, we are contrasting the Canon 160 versus Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and S1200pj (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 160 scores against the S1200pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon S1200pj
| 160 | S1200pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Canon 160
| S1200pj | 160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon S1200pj
| 160 | S1200pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon 160 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider 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) while the Nikon S1200pj has dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 160 against the S1200pj.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and S1200pj is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and S1200pj.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 160 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 160 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj |
| Also referred to as | IXUS 160 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-08-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
| 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 | 20MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames per sec | 0.8 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| 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 | 127 grams (0.28 pounds) | 186 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Type 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $135 | $499 |
