Canon IXUS 160

Sometimes you just want to capture the moment without carrying bulky gear. Canon answered that need with the IXUS 160, introduced in 2015: a slim white body that fits in your palm, a 20-megapixel CCD sensor, 8x optical zoom, and 720p HD video. The white IXUS 160 is an elegant, practical compact built around a simple pull-out-turn-on-shoot approach. Thanks to its CCD sensor, it naturally produces that nostalgic digital look everyone's after today.

📦 What's in the Box

• Canon IXUS 160 (White)
• Original Canon NB-11L battery
• Charger
• SD card (bonus)
• RetroCameraLand carrying pouch (bonus)
• Full set, ready to shoot
• Shipped in RetroCameraLand's signature box

✅ Condition Information

Condition: Excellent, fully functional

For its age, the camera is in excellent condition and fully functional. There are no cosmetic flaws that affect use or are visually distracting. The white body stays clean, the lens and screen are scratch-free, and the zoom mechanism and all functions work flawlessly. Tested and approved by the RetroCameraLand expert team.

✨ Why This Camera

The IXUS 160 pairs simple operation with high resolution: a 20 MP CCD sensor, 8x optical zoom, and a slim white body that fits in your pocket. A well-balanced compact for users who want clean shots without complicated settings.

• 🔍 20 MP CCD sensor (1/2.3")
• 🎯 8x optical zoom, 28-224mm equivalent
• 🔎 f/3.2-6.9 aperture range
• 📱 2.7-inch LCD screen (230,000 dots)
• 🎬 720p HD video recording
• 🌈 ISO 100-1600
• 💾 SD / SDHC / SDXC card support
• 🔋 NB-11L rechargeable Li-ion battery
• 🤍 Sleek white body, approx. 127 g

The 8x optical zoom, spanning from a 28mm wide angle to 224mm, offers a generous range for this class: comfortable at 28mm for group shots and landscapes, while 224mm brings distant details closer. The slim body and light weight mean this camera fits easily into the smallest pocket of your bag, or even your pocket itself.

The CCD sensor is the main factor behind the IXUS 160's image character. Unlike modern CMOS sensors, it produces richer, more "filmic" colors; that familiar nostalgic digital look that appears with flash is this camera's signature. 720p HD video is a delightful bonus for those who want to carry that aesthetic into moving footage too.

👀 Who It's For, Where to Use It

A natural choice for anyone who wants a sleek, understated model, loves the retro digital aesthetic, is looking for a real shooting experience as an alternative to their phone, or wants a light camera they can carry everywhere. The pull-out-turn-on-shoot simplicity also makes it a fun, risk-free pick for beginners.

It delivers characterful shots for coffee shop meetups, street and city walks, holiday and travel memories, birthdays and celebrations, daily walks, and spontaneous moments. It's also a fun tool for anyone wanting to create nostalgic digital-look content for social media.

🔥 The RetroCameraLand Take

In our view, the IXUS 160's real strength is offering elegance over flash. It's a compact that's confident without being demanding, simple yet full of character, light yet functional. Pair the white color with this clean condition, and the camera becomes a stylish object you'll want to carry with you every day.

The 20 MP CCD sensor, 8x optical zoom, and pocket-friendly body add up to a well-balanced package in the compact category. The 1/2.3-inch sensor might look small by modern standards, but it's exactly this CCD-plus-small-sensor combination that naturally produces the "vintage digital" aesthetic everyone's after today. Rich colors and that familiar nostalgic look that comes with flash are the IXUS 160's signature — great both for everyday use and for adding to your retro digital collection.

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Every camera in our collection is thoroughly tested and condition-checked by our expert team before it's listed. The lens, sensor, screen, buttons, and all functions are individually inspected. Our 7/24 customer support is with you from purchase through after delivery. Feel free to reach out anytime for usage tips, maintenance advice, or compatible accessory recommendations. The RetroCameraLand guarantee is about making sure not just the product you bought, but the relationship you've built with us, lasts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Canon IXUS 160 in working condition, and has it been tested?
Yes. Every camera is individually tested and approved by the RetroCameraLand expert team. This unit is in excellent condition and fully functional.

How many megapixels and what sensor does it have?
It uses a 20-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor. The CCD sensor is the main source of the rich, filmic colors behind that nostalgic digital look.

How much zoom does it have?
It offers 8x optical zoom, in a 28-224mm equivalent range. It starts at a 28mm wide angle and zooms in to bring distant details up close at 224mm.

Can it shoot video?
Yes. It records 720p HD video, so you can carry that nostalgic digital aesthetic into moving footage too.

What memory card and battery does it use?
It uses an SD / SDHC / SDXC card and the original Canon NB-11L Li-ion battery. It ships ready to use with a bonus SD card included.