Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
- Other Name is IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched February 2010
Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 160 was announced 4 years later than the S3000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 160 matches up vs the S3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon S3000
160 | S3000 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | February 2010 | Fresher by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon 160
S3000 | 160 |
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Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon S3000
160 | S3000 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 160 vs the S3000.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and S3000.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 160 to offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent 160 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Nikon Coolpix S3000 |
Other name | IXUS 160 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127 gr (0.28 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $135 | $150 |