• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S60 advantages over Canon 160

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 160 advantages over Nikon S60

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.2 vs f/3.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 165 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 140 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    10 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    20.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung TL9

Nikon S60
Samsung TL9
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Wider angle lens
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon 160
Samsung TL9
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Pentax WS80

Nikon S60
Pentax WS80
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon 160
Pentax WS80
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Nikon S70

Nikon S60
Nikon S70
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
Canon 160
Nikon S70
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Nikon S60
Canon 130 IS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Canon 160
Canon 130 IS
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Canon 135

Nikon S60
Canon 135
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Canon 160
Canon 135
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
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