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Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 160
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon 160 and Nikon S6000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and S6000 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was revealed 4 years after the S6000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 160 grades against the S6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon S6000

 160 S6000 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 60 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon 160

 S6000 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon S6000

 160 S6000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 160 provides 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) and the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 160 compared to the S6000.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and S6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and S6000.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 160 to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 160 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Nikon S6000
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 160
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Also called IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $135 $300