Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620
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45 Features
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Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 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
- Launched January 2015
- Alternate Name is IXUS 160
(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

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").

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.

Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung SL620
160 | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon 160
SL620 | 160 |
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Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung SL620
160 | SL620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 160 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Samsung SL620 | |
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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 |