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Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 160
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and S4100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 160 was manufactured 3 years after the S4100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 160 matches up versus the S4100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon S4100

 160 S4100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon 160

 S4100 160 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon S4100

 160 S4100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 160 provides exterior 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 S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 160 and the S4100.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and S4100.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 160 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 160 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography details
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography details
39
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography information
Nikon S4100 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography features
Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Nikon S4100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Also referred to as IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-02-09
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) -
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 Overall 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 shots 190 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $135 $140