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DIGIC 4+ Processor
This 20.0 megapixels camera uses the DIGIC 4+ image processor which improves processing time by up to 60 percent when shooting at high ISO speeds, improves the intelligent IS function, and speeds up the start-up and AF times.
8x Optical zoom with 16x ZoomPlus
Digital IXUS 160 features a powerful 8x optical zoom in a compact body. With Canon's unique ZoomPlus technology, the zoom factor can be further extended to 16x zoom which allows user to capture far off subject with beautiful details.
ECO Mode
Eco mode darkens the LCD screen to reduce battery consumption when camera is not in use. This useful feature helps to maximize photo opportunity with up to 30% more photos.
Specifications for Digital IXUS 160
| Imaging Processor | DIGIC 4+ | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Camera Effective Pixels | Approx. 20.0 megapixels (aspect ratio: 4:3) | |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3 type | |
| Lens | ||
| Focal Length | 8x zoom: | 5.0 (W) - 40.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 224 (T) mm) |
| Focusing Range | 1cm (0.4in.) - infinity (W), 1.3m (4.3ft.) - infinity (T) | |
| Macro: | 1 – 50cm (W) (0.4in. – 1.6ft. (W)) | |
| Image Stabilizer (IS) System | Digital | |
| LCD Monitor | ||
| Type | 2.7-inch type | |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 230,000 dots | |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | |
| Focus | ||
| Control System |
Autofocus: Continuous, Servo AF |
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| AF Frame | Face AiAF, Tracking AF, Center | |
| Metering System | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot | |
| ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) | AUTO, ISO 100 – ISO800 1-stop increments |
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| Shutter Speed | 1 - 1/2000sec. 15 - 1sec. (in Long Shutter mode) |
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| Aperture | ||
| Type | Circular diaphragm | |
| f/number | f/3.2 - f/9.0 (W), f/6.9 - f/20.0 (T) | |
| Flash | ||
| Modes | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off | |
| Range | 50cm – 3.0m (W), 1.3m - 1.5m (T) (1.6 – 9.8ft. (W), 4.3 – 4.9ft. (T)) | |
| Shooting Specifications | ||
| Shooting Modes | AUTO, P, Live View Control, Digital IS, Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
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| Continuous shooting (AUTO, P Mode) | Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (In AUTO, P mode) Approx. 2.2 shots/sec (In Low Light mode) |
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| Recording Specifications | ||
| Number of Recording Pixels | Still Images: | 4:3 Large: 5152 x 3864 Medium 1: 3648 x 2736 Medium 2: 2048 x 1536 Small: 640 x 480 |
| Aspect Ratio: | - (Selection of Wide: 5152 x 2896 possible) | |
| Movies: | Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 Other than the above: 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 |
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| Power Supply | Battery Pack NB-11L | |
| Number of Shots (CIPA compliant) | Approx. 220 images | |
| Number of Shots (CIPA compliant) | Approx. 300 images | |
| Movie Recording Time (Actual usage time) | Approx. 55min. | |
| Dimensions (CIPA compliant) | 95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1mm (3.75 x 2.14 x 0.87in.) | |
| Weight (CIPA compliant) | Approx. 127g (4.48oz.) (including battery & memory card) Approx. 111g (3.92oz.) (camera body only) |
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| Other Features | AUTO button, ECO button, Help button | |