Canon PowerShot SX160 IS vs Nikon Coolpix S630

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelPowerShot SX160 ISCoolpix S630
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX170 IS
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,60064 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 2992 x 2992, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, FineHigh, Normal
      Color SpaceNormal, Vivid, Portrait, Black and White, Sepia, Cool
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 448 mm37 - 260 mm
      Optical Zoom16x7x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.9f/3.5 - 5.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps11.0 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      Red-Eye reduction
      Off
      On
      Slow sync
      Flash Range3.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Scene, Scene Auto Selector
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Dimensions111 x 73 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.87 x 1.73")58 x 97 x 26 mm (2.28 x 3.82 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz)140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.5 x 2.9"
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Battery Pack2 x AAEN-L12
      Battery Life380 shots
      Internal Storage52 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (3 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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