Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
Canon 160
(Full Review)
(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
- Also Known as IXUS 160
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Old Model is Olympus TG-860
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Following is a extended review of the Canon 160 and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 160 was released 12 months before the TG-870 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 160 scores vs the TG-870 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Olympus TG-870
| 160 | TG-870 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Canon 160
| TG-870 | 160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | January 2015 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Olympus TG-870
| 160 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Canon 160 and Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 160 and the TG-870.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and TG-870.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 160 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 160 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (300 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Canon 160 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
great battery (300 CIPA)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (21mm)
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
great battery (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Canon 160 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
pretty wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 |
| Alternative name | IXUS 160 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2016-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 127g (0.28 pounds) | 221g (0.49 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 300 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $135 | $280 |