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Canon PowerShot Elph 160 - User Manual

Canon PowerShot Elph 160
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Camera User Guide
English
©CANON INC. 2015 CDJ-E640-010
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • M
    Michael FoxSep 4, 2025
    Why do my Canon Digital Camera shots look grainy?
    • A
      aaron36Sep 4, 2025
      If your Canon Digital Camera shots look grainy, try lowering the ISO speed. High ISO speeds in some shooting modes can cause grainy images.
  • D
    Donna Gonzales PhDSep 18, 2025
    Why is playback not possible on my Canon Digital Camera?
    • C
      Charles HensleySep 18, 2025
      Image or movie playback may not be possible on your Canon Digital Camera if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure.
  • J
    james92Sep 16, 2025
    Why does my Canon PowerShot Elph 160 Digital Camera display [ ] and stop shooting?
    • J
      Jennifer PhillipsSep 16, 2025
      If your Canon Digital Camera displays [ ] and stops shooting automatically, try using the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card. You can also lower the image quality or switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording.
  • T
    Tina BurgessSep 14, 2025
    Why is there no sound during Canon Digital Camera movies?
    • M
      Matthew AtkinsonSep 14, 2025
      If there is no sound during movies on your Canon Digital Camera, adjust the volume if you have activated [Mute] or if the sound in the movie is faint.
  • D
    Desiree YoderSep 12, 2025
    Why is the elapsed time incorrect or recording interrupted on my Canon PowerShot Elph 160?
    • M
      Mr. Nathan Watson MDSep 12, 2025
      If the elapsed time shown is incorrect or recording is interrupted on your Canon Digital Camera, use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high-speed recording.
  • E
    Erin WilliamsSep 12, 2025
    Why does playback stop or audio skip on my Canon PowerShot Elph 160?
    • M
      Mary HarrellSep 12, 2025
      To resolve playback issues like stopping or audio skipping on your Canon Digital Camera, switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the camera. There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory cards that have slow read speeds. When movies are played on a computer, frames may be dropped and audio may skip if computer performance is inadequate.
  • M
    Mr. Joseph FinleySep 9, 2025
    How to add a date stamp to Canon PowerShot Elph 160 images?
    • D
      Diana NobleSep 9, 2025
      To add a date stamp to your Canon Digital Camera images, configure the [Date Stamp] setting. Note that date stamps are not added in shooting modes where this setting cannot be configured.
  • A
    Angela NelsonSep 7, 2025
    What to do if the lens is not retracted on my Canon Digital Camera?
    • M
      Michael CalhounSep 7, 2025
      If the lens on your Canon Digital Camera is not retracting, do not open the memory card/battery cover while the camera is on. Close the cover, turn the camera on, and then turn it off again.
  • M
    Michael BriggsSep 6, 2025
    How to reduce red-eye in Canon PowerShot Elph 160 Digital Camera photos?
    • D
      delgadodavidSep 6, 2025
      To reduce red-eye in your Canon Digital Camera photos, set [Lamp Setting] to [On] to activate the red-eye reduction lamp when using the flash. Alternatively, you can edit images later using red-eye correction software.
  • M
    Mrs. Renee WellsAug 21, 2025
    How to fix a Canon PowerShot Elph 160 Digital Camera that won't turn on?
    • G
      Gregory JonesAug 21, 2025
      If your Canon Digital Camera doesn't turn on when you press the power button, make sure the battery pack is charged and inserted correctly. Also, confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully closed. Dirty battery terminals can also cause this issue; try cleaning them with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack a few times.

Summary

Common Camera Operations

Shooting People Well

Guide on capturing portraits and specific scenarios.

Matching Specific Scenes

Tips for shooting in different environments and conditions.

Applying Special Effects

Enhance images with creative visual effects.

Basic Guide

Initial Preparations

Steps for getting the camera ready for use.

Trying the Camera Out

Instructions for the first use and basic shooting.

Camera Basics

On;Off

How to turn the camera on and off.

Shutter Button

Explanation of shutter button functions and usage.

Shooting Display Options

Customizing what information is shown on the screen.

Using the FUNC. Menu

Accessing and using the Function menu.

Using Menus

Navigating and configuring camera settings via menus.

Indicator Display

Understanding camera status indicators.

Canon PowerShot Elph 160 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel20 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerNo
Total megapixels20.5 MP
Image sensor size1/2.3 \
Image formats supportedJPG
Supported aspect ratios4:3
Maximum image resolution5152 x 3864 pixels
Still image resolution(s)5152 x 3864, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 5152 x 2896, 2560 x 1920
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom8 x
Combined zoom32 x
Focal length range5 - 40 mm
Maximum aperture number6.9
Minimum aperture number3.2
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)224 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)28 mm
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto
Normal focusing range0.05 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes-
Normal focusing range (tele)1.3 - ∞ m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 1600, Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)1600
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Auto Exposure (AE) lockYes
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed1 s
Flash modesAuto, Slow synchronization, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Flash on
Flash range (tele)1.3 - 1.5 m
Flash range (wide)0.5 - 3 m
Flash recharging time10 s
Video resolutions640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Scene modesFireworks, Portrait, Snow
Photo effectsVivid, Black&White
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
Camera playbackSingle image, Movie
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Power source typeAC
Battery voltage3.6 V
Battery capacity680 mAh
Battery life (max)4 h
Battery life (CIPA standard)230 shots
Number of batteries supported1
Product colorRed
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Cables includedUSB
Memory capacity (images)230
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth22.1 mm
Width95.2 mm
Height54.3 mm
Weight111 g

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