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Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 160
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
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Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 160 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 160 was unveiled 5 years after the SL620 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 160 grades versus the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung SL620

 160 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 72 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon 160

 SL620 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung SL620

 160 SL620 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 160 comes with exterior 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) and the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon 160 versus Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 160 vs the SL620.

Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and SL620.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 160 to produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 160 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography factors
Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
24
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Samsung SL620
Also referred to as IXUS 160 PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $135 $200