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Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Canon 160
(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
Nikon S3000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon S3000

 160 S3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon 160

 S3000 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon S3000

 160 S3000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography info
Nikon S3000 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography features
Nikon S3000 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography features
Nikon S3000 Travel photography features
67
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
pretty wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging information
Nikon S3000 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
26
pretty wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Nikon S3000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Nikon Coolpix S3000
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
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