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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96 Imaging
46 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 160 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 160 was introduced 5 years after the ST100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the 160 scores vs the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung ST100

		

		

			
 160 ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon 160

		

		

			
 ST100 160 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung ST100

		

		

			
 160 ST100 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 offers exterior measurements 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 ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 160 versus Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 160 versus the ST100.
Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and ST100.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 160 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger 160 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon 160 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
39
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon 160
Street photography with Samsung ST100
59
 image stabilization (Digital)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon 160 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
44
 image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 supports tracking focus
 slow frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
67
 good megapixels (20MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
 comes with focus by touch
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
41
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
37
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon 160 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 supports face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
29
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Samsung ST100
Also called IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $135 $250