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Canon 160 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 160
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 160 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and S70 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 160 was introduced 5 years later than the S70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 160 grades vs the S70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Nikon S70

 160 S70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2009More recent by 67 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon 160

 S70 160 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kSharper screen (+58k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Nikon S70

 160 S70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 features physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S70 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 160 and the S70.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and S70.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon 160 to provide more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher 160 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Nikon S70
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 160
Street photography with Nikon S70
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography features
Nikon S70 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Nikon S70
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography information
Nikon S70 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Canon 160 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Nikon S70
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Nikon Coolpix S70
Also referred to as IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2009-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 288 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $135 $290