Canon 160 vs Nikon S4000
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S4000 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
- Revealed January 2015
- Also referred to as IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
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Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 160 and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and S4000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 160 was unveiled 4 years after the S4000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 160 scores against the S4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 160 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon S4000
| 160 | S4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon 160
| S4000 | 160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon S4000
| 160 | S4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon 160 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 features exterior 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 S4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 160 vs the S4000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and S4000.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger 160 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 |
| Also referred to as | IXUS 160 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-03 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | 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 | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 127 grams (0.28 lb) | 131 grams (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | 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 | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $135 | $200 |