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Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Canon 160
(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
Samsung CL5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung CL5

 160 CL5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon 160

 CL5 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung CL5

 160 CL5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography highlights
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography features
Samsung CL5 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography advice
Samsung CL5 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography information
Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
25
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon 160 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung CL5
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung CL5
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