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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160

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Pros

  • Canon 160 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • IXUS 160 performs fairly well and is easy to use

Cons

  • Flash is either Auto or off
  • HD video recording is limited to 720p resolution and at only
  • memory card slot is located in the battery compartment

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 19.9 Mpx
  • 5152, 3864 px
  • 3.2
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot ELPH 160

Pros

  • Canon 160 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • IXUS 160 performs fairly well and is easy to use

Cons

  • Flash is either Auto or off
  • HD video recording is limited to 720p resolution and at only
  • memory card slot is located in the battery compartment
  • Handheld video has a shaky look
  • disappointing indoor and low light results
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Canon 160 have Image Stabilization
  • Canon 160 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Does the Canon 160 have Weather Sealing
  • it does without image stabilisation

Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
19.9 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5152 x 3864 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels19.9 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution5152 x 3864 px
Other resolutions
  • 5152x2896
  • 3648x2736
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
ProcessorDIGIC 4+ iSAPS
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom8.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.2
Maximum aperture3.2
Focal length equiv28 - 224
Focus adjustmentAuto
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range1.97 in
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserElectronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.0
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive0.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Snow
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight3.92 oz
Width3.75 in
Height0.87 in
Depth2.14 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery life (max)4.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity680.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage3.6 V
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HEB
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
  • VIE
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution5152 x 3864 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeDigital only
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio4:3
Screen dots230400
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • MOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Movie
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 480
Max frame rate (highest resolution)25.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • microSD
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file systemDPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon 160 Review
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Published: 05.01.2015
Canon 160 Review

Want an 8x zoom that fits in your pocket but don't have a lot of spare dough? Check out our Canon ELPH 160 preview!

Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon IXUS 160 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 10.03.2015
Canon IXUS 160 Review | Photography Blog
3.0

The new Canon IXUS 160 (also known as the PowerShot Digital ELPH 160) is a slim and stylish point-and-shoot compact camera. Stand-out features include a 20 megapixel sensor, an 8x 28-224mm zoom lens and a metal body, all for around £100/$120. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 160 review now...

Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon IXUS 160 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 10.03.2015
Canon IXUS 160 Review | Photography Blog
3.0

The new Canon IXUS 160 (also known as the PowerShot Digital ELPH 160) is a slim and stylish point-and-shoot compact camera. Stand-out features include a 20 megapixel sensor, an 8x 28-224mm zoom lens and a metal body, all for around £100/$120. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 160 review now...

Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon 160 Review | Camera Decision
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Canon 160 Review | Camera Decision

Canon 160 is a 20.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3

Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 04/14/2015 Quick TakeProsSmart Auto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situationsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordBright 2.7-inch LCD is easy to see in most shooting situationsGood Battery LifeVery Affordable ConsHigh levels of noise at all ISO settingsLacking

Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon PowerShot Elph 160 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 19.03.2015
Canon PowerShot Elph 160 Review
3.0

The Canon PowerShot Elph 160 is one of the least expensive compact cameras you can buy, but you're better off spending just a little bit more on a point-and-shoot.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Review : Canon IXUS 160
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Review : Canon IXUS 160

The <b>Ixus</b> is <b>Canon</b>%C2%92s pocket size camera range, it does however benefit from all the technology that its larger siblings have in terms of technology so do not reject this unit simply because its small enough to fit inside the smallest pocket.