Canon 160 vs Samsung ST30

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 160 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the 160 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 160 was unveiled 4 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 160 grades against the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 160 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 160 compared to the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and ST30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 160 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 160 will offer you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern 160 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.