Canon 160 vs Samsung PL170

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 160 vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 160 was unveiled 4 years after the PL170 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 160 matches up vs the PL170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 160 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 160 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 160 vs Samsung PL170 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 160 versus the PL170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and PL170.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 160 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer 160 should have an edge in sensor tech.