• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 160 advantages over Nikon L32

  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 29 mm
    Thinner
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon L32 advantages over Canon 160

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 570 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.1 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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 Sony WX80

Canon 160
Sony WX80
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 160 vs Sony WX80

Nikon L32
Sony WX80
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon L32 vs Sony WX80

Compared to Fujifilm AX650

Canon 160
Fujifilm AX650
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 160 vs Fujifilm AX650

Nikon L32
Fujifilm AX650
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L32 vs Fujifilm AX650

Compared to Nikon L30

Canon 160
Nikon L30
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 160 vs Nikon L30

Nikon L32
Nikon L30
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon L32 vs Nikon L30

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Canon 160
Canon 140 IS
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 160 vs Canon 140 IS

Nikon L32
Canon 140 IS
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L32 vs Canon 140 IS

Compared to Canon 180

Canon 160
Canon 180
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 160 vs Canon 180

Nikon L32
Canon 180
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon L32 vs Canon 180

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