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Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 160
Olympus TG-870
(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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Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
38
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
36
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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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
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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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
43
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
51
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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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
67
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)
69
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 Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
41
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
50
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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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
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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
32
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Olympus TG-870
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Olympus 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