Canon 160 vs Nikon S80

Following is a extensive review of the Canon 160 versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and S80 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was brought out 4 years after the S80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 160 scores vs the S80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Nikon Coolpix S80. The entire galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery and Nikon S80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 160 features external 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 S80 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 160 compared to the S80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and S80.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 160 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer 160 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.