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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 (Silver)
Brand | Canon |
Model Name | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 20 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Image Stabilization | Optical, Digital |
Max Shutter Speed | 1 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority |
Form Factor | Compact |
Effective Still Resolution | 20 |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
About this item
- 8x (28–224mm) Optical Zoom
- 20.0 Megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor
- Shoot 720p HD video with a dedicated movie button
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on predefined shooting situations
- ECO Mode helps reduce power consumption for longer battery life
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Zoom | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
Picture quality | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
Easy to use | — | 4.1 | 2.4 | 4.1 | 2.4 |
Battery life | 3.5 | 4.1 | — | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches | — | 2.7 inches | — |
lens type | Zoom, Telephoto | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle |
zoom type | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Scene | Automatic, Portrait, Landscape, Macro | Easy | Automatic | Easy |
connectivity tech | USB, HDMI | USB | USB | USB | USB |
video resolution | HD 720p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
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Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
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Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Effective Still Resolution | 20 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 20 MP |
White balance settings | Auto, Shade |
JPEG quality level | Fine |
Image Stabilization | Optical, Digital |
Video Capture Resolution | HD 720p |
Video Standard | MPEG 4 |
Viewfinder Type | fixed LCD |
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Screen Size | 2.7 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 fps |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | USB, HDMI |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Lens Type | Zoom, Telephoto |
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Optical Zoom | 8 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
Autofocus Points | 9 |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 224 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 1600 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority |
Shooting Modes | Scene |
Model Name | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 |
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Brand | Canon |
Model Number | 0137C001 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #51,784 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #314 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B00RKNMORM |
Color | Silver |
Included Components | PowerShot ELPH 160, Battery Pack NB-11L, One Year Limited One Year Limited Warranty Card, Wrist Strap WS-800, Battery Charger CB-2LF |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.3 x 5 x 2.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
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Product Description
Easy to use and stylish too, the Canon Powers hot ELPH 160 camera is designed for hassle-free capture of family fun and special memories. Slim and light, it boasts a big 8x Optical Zoom so you can get close to your subjects quickly. Image quality is sharp and detailed thanks to the high-resolution 20.0 Megapixel sensor plus DIGIC 4+ Image Processor. When you're ready to shoot impressive 720p HD video, simply press the dedicated movie button, and when you shoot in Smart AUTO mode, the camera automatically chooses the proper camera settings by analyzing the scene based on several common and more unique predefined shooting situations, so achieving the best possible image quality can be effortless. Preserve your memories beautifully and simply with the Powers hot ELPH 160 camera.
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Slim Style, Point-and-Shoot Ease.
Easy to use and stylish too, the PowerShot ELPH 160 camera is designed for hassle-free capture of family fun and special memories. Slim and light, it boasts a big 8x Optical Zoom so you can get close to your subjects quickly. Image quality is sharp and detailed thanks to the high-resolution 20.0 Megapixel* sensor plus DIGIC 4+ Image Processor. When you're ready to shoot impressive 720p HD video, simply press the dedicated movie button. And when you shoot in Smart AUTO mode, the camera automatically chooses the proper camera settings by analyzing the scene based on several common and more unique predefined shooting situations, so achieving the best possible image quality can be effortless. There is even a Help button that provides clear explanations and guidance for camera operations. Preserve your memories beautifully – and simply – with the PowerShot ELPH 160 camera.
* Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
Spectacular Lens Power for Stunning Images
8x Optical Zoom
The PowerShot ELPH 160 camera features an 8x Optical Zoom so more shots are within your reach. You'll love the flexibility that the wide 28–224mm (35mm equivalent) shooting range offers. Plus, the Wide-Angle lens captures expansive image in every shot, adding depth, perspective and grandeur. Landscapes, city scenes, family shots and more benefit from the extra width. Whether you're shooting wide group shots or zooming to the telephoto end, your images are assured to be bright and clear.
Beautiful Images and Incredible Performance Start Here
20.0 Megapixel* sensor
With the PowerShot ELPH 160 camera's 20.0 Megapixels* of resolution, your images are rich and clear, with textures and tiny details faithfully reproduced even at the long end of the 8x Optical Zoom. This high level of resolution is ideal for creating the largest prints, and allows you the flexibility to blow up and crop any section of an image to express your creativity.
DIGIC 4+ Image Processor
The PowerShot ELPH 160 camera's DIGIC 4+ Image Processor features accelerated processing speed to create fast, responsive performance, giving you a shooting experience that's easy and natural. The DIGIC 4+ Image Processor also enhances image quality in several ways. Processing of high ISO shots has been shortened by 60% compared to the DIGIC 4 Image Processor. This significantly reduces noise for brilliant color, smooth gradations, and beautiful detail even in low light. The processor's highly efficient design also extends battery life.
* Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
Gorgeous HD Video From Your Still Camera
720p HD video
Using the slim PowerShot ELPH 160 camera, you can shoot high definition video anytime, anywhere. With a simple push of the dedicated movie button, you'll be able to instantly record every moment in motion. 720p HD video is smooth, vivid, and beautifully lifelike, making it an ideal way to capture special moments with the family.
A Smarter Camera Means Better Photos and Videos
Smart AUTO
Getting that great shot is as simple as pressing the shutter button on the PowerShot ELPH 160 camera. Smart AUTO automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject and analyzes them using 32 predefined shooting situations. The camera then makes optimal settings to help ensure the best possible image capture, whether you're shooting stills or video. With Smart AUTO, all you have to do is frame your shot and capture away.
Scene Modes
The PowerShot ELPH 160 camera provides shooting modes that easily give your shots a distinctly artistic feel without the need for any extra lenses and filters. You can make a quirky portrait using the Fisheye Effect or add a beautiful single-tone effect with Monochrome. Toy Camera Effect simulates a vintage look as if capturing the photo using a "toy" or pinhole camera.
Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes
Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity. Program The camera automatically and intelligently selects the aperture/shutter speed combination based on the shooting conditions. Live View Control Enables Brightness, Color, and Tone adjustments to your images using easy-to-understand controls. Digital IS The camera digitally corrects image blur by analyzing the subject prior to choosing the best correction method. Portrait Brings the subject into focus while beautifully blurring the background. Face Self-timer The camera waits for a face to enter the frame before releasing the shutter. Low Light For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly lit situations. Fisheye Effect Now you can get the fisheye effect – a classic photographic distortion – without a fisheye lens. Miniature Effect Give images a miniature look with an effect that emphasizes perspective by blurring the top and bottom of the image. Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect. Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue. Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors. Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Fireworks Create brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Long Shutter Use to blur moving subjects for artistic effect, ideal for urban night photography. Movie Record video; unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode.Actual results may vary from examples shown above.
Final image may vary depending on picture composition.
Your One-Stop Image Management Solution
Compatibility with Canon Connect Station CS100
The PowerShot ELPH 160 camera connects via a simple USB cable to Canon's brand new photo and video storage device: the Canon Connect Station CS100. The Connect Station CS100 makes it easy to store (with up to 1 TB of hard drive space with the capacity for approximately 150,000 photos or up to 70 hours of video content)*, manage and sort images and videos by albums, date or device name with simple menus. From there, images and videos can be viewed on an HDTV via HDMI cable, sent to compatible wireless printers, viewed/uploaded/downloaded smartphones and tablets or PCs, and shared with other Canon Connect Stations and social networking sites.
* Calculated with approx. 6.6MB for each photo and with average 32Mbps Full HD video.
A Charge that Lasts as Long as a Memory
ECO Mode
The PowerShot ELPH 160 camera features ECO Mode to provide more shots per single charge through LCD monitor and camera power management. The mode can be activated via a dedicated button for easy power preservation when you are out for the day or the moment is too important to put the camera down. ECO Mode quickly wakes the camera from sleep when a button is pressed so you won't miss the moment.
Help You Won't Need Help to Find
Help Button
The PowerShot ELPH 160 camera is designed to be fun and easy to use, even for beginners. A Help Button on the camera's exterior brings up the help menu any time you need it, right on the LCD screen. From here, you can scroll through a variety of topics that answer your questions with clear explanations, offer helpful shooting advice, and show you diagrams highlighting the position of any buttons you'll need.
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Customers like the size, weight, and features of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's a small, compact unit with great features, and is the smallest camera to fit in a pant pocket. That said, some appreciate the value for money. That being said, opinions are mixed on image quality, features, battery life, performance, and quality.
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Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They say it's simple for kids to use, has good picture quality, and is a point-and-shoot. The features are fairly easy to navigate and the camera is easy to set up.
"...It was easy to set up and my mom loves using it...." Read more
"...Great color and large screen. This camera is very simple and easy to use...." Read more
"...The UI is pretty simple to use and the focus is amazing for a small camera. The overall physical design is really nice...." Read more
"...The operation is simple enough for her as a new camera user that it took very little time to get going...." Read more
Customers like the value of the digital camera. They mention that it is really worth the money, it has good features for the price, and is a perfect example of Canon quality. The size of the camera is ideal, nice, and light weight. It is simple for kids to use, and the quality is good for social media. Overall, customers do like this camera and have taken videos that have come out great.
"...Perfect size and has really great quality. The flash works really well and is very easy to carry around. Great color and large screen...." Read more
"...Perfect example of Canon quality and why I've been a fan girl for so long, and always will be...." Read more
"...It is a great camera for a reasonable price...." Read more
"...It’s nice and lightweight and does take great pictures, I was just more use to my $800 Kodac cameras. Better life is great." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the digital camera. They mention that it is a small, compact unit with great features. Some say that it's the smallest camera to fit in a pant pocket and that it works well. Overall, most are happy with the product's size and weight.
"...She always has this camera with her. It is very compact and could easily fit in a pocket of purse...." Read more
"...The flash works really well and is very easy to carry around. Great color and large screen. This camera is very simple and easy to use...." Read more
"...The picture quality is amazing and it is very portable and light! Highly recommended" Read more
"...- 20 megapixels (over kill) - Good image quality - Large rear LCD screen (her main request as her old camera's was very tiny) -..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the camera. Some mention that it takes reasonably good pictures, while others say that it's not good to take a fine photo under the dark.
"...The button is pretty sensitive making it easy to take picture. The 720p videos are great and they come out exactly how I wanted it...." Read more
"...I doubt there will be an issue. we found that the pictures a surprisingly very clear so long as you stay in the optical zoom range...." Read more
"...Even the shots that did focus properly were very poor quality, very grainy, and the flash did not provide even lighting, even at a distance of just..." Read more
"...The cameras are easy to use and continue to produce great digital pictures for a very long time." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the digital camera. Some mention it's a great point and shoot camera for basic needs, while others say that it'll be a cheap camera with flimsy plastic and poor video recording.
"...The camera itself is fine. I have owned a couple of these through the years, and they are easy to use. They take reasonably good pictures too...." Read more
"...Canons PowerShot ELPH 160 is a great camera for capturing special momentsvideo recorder." Read more
"...I was wrong. After taking a few shots, it would stop focusing properly, requiring the user to power the camera off and then back on again, and then..." Read more
"Good camera. I often use video . I can video my daughter on the ice skate rink from far distance with zoom function...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital camera. Some mention that it works well, has no problems, and the flash works well. However, others say that it does not do as good a job, has less functions, and poorer picture quality.
"...Perfect size and has really great quality. The flash works really well and is very easy to carry around. Great color and large screen...." Read more
"...the SD card and cord. - AUTO feature is, in my opinion, not helpful...." Read more
"...small mark that indicates where the camera was hit, the thing is working perfectly as it was intended to...." Read more
"...The flash worked very well. The very small size (smaller than a pack of smokes) made it easy to stash the phone when fending off pirates...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the digital camera. Some mention that it has a good battery life, while others say that it drains the battery heavily even when it's turned off. Some customers also say that the battery won't stay charged and needs to be recharged within minutes. Overall, the opinions are mixed and depend on individual preferences.
"...Hoping the battery life is better than my other Canons.The price is probably right where it should be. It's not fancy...." Read more
"...Only complaint is that you have to remove the battery and stick it into a wall charger, much prefer the ones with the internal battery where you..." Read more
"...The features are fairly easy to navigate. It has a decent battery life, lasts several days for me. The zoom is pretty powerful...." Read more
"...Biggest Irritants:Have to remove the battery to charge.Only 720p" Read more
Customers are mixed about the features of the digital camera. Some mention that it has great features, is very handy, and has a lot of new features. That said, opinions are mixed on the auto feature, with some saying it's great and perfect for mom, while others say that the default auto setting isn't that great and that there is no function switch to change the settings.
"...Although the features are good, wide angle lens, image stabilization large optical zoom, high MP count; the camera itself is light weight and cheap..." Read more
"...It keeps trying to change the camera settings while you're setting up a shot...." Read more
"This is a small compact unit but great features. I wanted something that was essentially point and shoot...." Read more
"Fast, handy. Takes great pics ..." Read more
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I was also support satisfied about the deal that came with the memory card also! Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase.
Thank you for reading my review. Please let me know if you found this helpful.
I have been a die hard Canon fan for over 30 years. For a point and shoot pocket camera I prefer the SX series over ELPH, however, the ELPH series are absolutely great for someone who is just starting out and doesn't want to get overwhelmed with changing settings, etc. I might be the exception to the rule, starting with a SLR camera when I was in high school, then moved on to getting a pocket camera to have something to carry around easily.
(Note: SLR was not a typo. I began photography when we had to use actual FILM. I had my first digital camera back in the mid 90s and that thing was awful... no flash and I think it was 1mp. ha ha ha... Times have sure changed in the world of digital cameras!)
This particular camera I bought used. The seller was honest in stating the shutter cover didn't close completely. But a Canon for under $20 for my teenage son to start learning how to take pictures was a gamble I just had to take. Since I've been using Canons forever, I know they are built on quality. There is a reason for their reputation... they make good stuff.
When I received the camera, I realized there was a very small dent in front. Obviously the camera was hit or crushed by whoever owned it before me. The dent was preventing the shutter cover from closing. All I did was pull out the dent just a TINY bit (I have steady hands and am used to working on very small things because I make jewelry) and the shutter cover works perfectly. I tested it many times over and over, and the cover works flawlessly now. Aside from a small mark that indicates where the camera was hit, the thing is working perfectly as it was intended to. Perfect example of Canon quality and why I've been a fan girl for so long, and always will be.
Please excuse the not-so-great quality of the photo of the camera, lol... ironic, but I didn't use a good camera to take the picture, I used my phone camera, which is not great quality. Anyway, you get the idea.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021
I have been a die hard Canon fan for over 30 years. For a point and shoot pocket camera I prefer the SX series over ELPH, however, the ELPH series are absolutely great for someone who is just starting out and doesn't want to get overwhelmed with changing settings, etc. I might be the exception to the rule, starting with a SLR camera when I was in high school, then moved on to getting a pocket camera to have something to carry around easily.
(Note: SLR was not a typo. I began photography when we had to use actual FILM. I had my first digital camera back in the mid 90s and that thing was awful... no flash and I think it was 1mp. ha ha ha... Times have sure changed in the world of digital cameras!)
This particular camera I bought used. The seller was honest in stating the shutter cover didn't close completely. But a Canon for under $20 for my teenage son to start learning how to take pictures was a gamble I just had to take. Since I've been using Canons forever, I know they are built on quality. There is a reason for their reputation... they make good stuff.
When I received the camera, I realized there was a very small dent in front. Obviously the camera was hit or crushed by whoever owned it before me. The dent was preventing the shutter cover from closing. All I did was pull out the dent just a TINY bit (I have steady hands and am used to working on very small things because I make jewelry) and the shutter cover works perfectly. I tested it many times over and over, and the cover works flawlessly now. Aside from a small mark that indicates where the camera was hit, the thing is working perfectly as it was intended to. Perfect example of Canon quality and why I've been a fan girl for so long, and always will be.
Please excuse the not-so-great quality of the photo of the camera, lol... ironic, but I didn't use a good camera to take the picture, I used my phone camera, which is not great quality. Anyway, you get the idea.
we found that the pictures a surprisingly very clear so long as you stay in the optical zoom range. The operation is simple enough for her as a new camera user that it took very little time to get going. It uses a regular "mini usb" cable for connection to the computer so we already had a cable in our home. I would buy this camera again
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llegó antes de lo esperado, y cumplió con todas mis expectativas, facil de usar y toma muy buenas fotos.
si la vas a comprar, o cualquier otra camara, recominedo tambien comprar una buena tarjeta de memoria para que no les falte espacio y tomen todas las fotos que quieran.
As someone who doesn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a camera, and is still not to learn the tips and tricks. This camera is perfect and very great at it's current price.
On top of this it's also durable, has a great battery and is also very easy to navigate and use. I have many important events during the summer and I trust this camera is going to able to churn out amazing photos
What it does lack though is 1. image stabilisation and 2. wi-fi feature. If you are searching for this features I would recommended getting the slight more expensive Canon PowerShot Elph 170 IS (Black) , which possess both of these features.
So if you're looking to learn and can play around with settings and environments this camera is perfect, if you want something able to withstand darker environments you may have to search further.
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2016
As someone who doesn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a camera, and is still not to learn the tips and tricks. This camera is perfect and very great at it's current price.
On top of this it's also durable, has a great battery and is also very easy to navigate and use. I have many important events during the summer and I trust this camera is going to able to churn out amazing photos
What it does lack though is 1. image stabilisation and 2. wi-fi feature. If you are searching for this features I would recommended getting the slight more expensive [[ASIN:B00RKNN322 Canon PowerShot Elph 170 IS (Black)]], which possess both of these features.
So if you're looking to learn and can play around with settings and environments this camera is perfect, if you want something able to withstand darker environments you may have to search further.
Estuve practicando con la camara y es muy facil de usar ademas que las imagenes que fotografia son muy nitidas.