Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5
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Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2015
- Also Known as IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is PL10
Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon 160 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the 160 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 160 was launched 5 years after the CL5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the 160 scores against the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 160 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung CL5
160 | CL5 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | February 2009 | Newer by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon 160
CL5 | 160 |
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Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung CL5
160 | CL5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Canon 160 and Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 160 compared to the CL5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and CL5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 160 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 160 will show more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 160 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Samsung CL5 |
Also Known as | IXUS 160 | PL10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127g (0.28 lb) | 141g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $135 | $391 |