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Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 160
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 160 versus Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was revealed 4 years after the SH100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 160 grades versus the SH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung SH100

 160 SH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon 160

 SH100 160 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung SH100

 160 SH100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon 160 versus Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 160 vs the SH100.

Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and SH100.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger 160 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography info
Samsung SH100 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography advice
Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography factors
Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging features
Samsung SH100 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
33
fast max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Canon 160 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung SH100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung SH100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Samsung SH100
Otherwise known as IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $135 $200