- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon 160 Review.
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General | ||
Model Number: | J2 | 160 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | IXUS 160 | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $549.95 | $119.99 |
Street Price: | $549.99 | $339.99 |
Date Available: | 2012-09-15 | 2015-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
13.9 oz
(395 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
4.5 oz
(127 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm) |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (95 x 54 x 22 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Aptina | |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 20.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.41 microns | 1.20 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.3 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 363 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other) |
5152 x 3864
(19.9 MP,
4:3), 5152 x 2896 (14.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 60.0 | 0.8 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200) |
1280x720 (25p)
640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)) |
Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon 1 | n/a |
Lens: | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 81mm | 28 - 224mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 10 - 30mm | 5 - 40mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 8.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) | f/3.2 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - ?? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
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Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 230,400 dots (76,800 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1 | Auto, ISO 100-1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | No |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait. | Portrait, Face Self-Timer, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter |
Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent. | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 9.8 ft. (W), 4.3 - 4.9 ft. (T) (50cm - 3.0m (W), (1.3m - 1.5m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/60 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)) |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 | |
Connections (extended): | HDMI out (Type C, Mini) | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 60.0 | 0.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL20 | Proprietary NB-11L/NB-11LH |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits. Available in Black, White, Silver, Pink, Deep Red and Orange. | Available in black, white, silver or red. |