Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600
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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 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
- Also Known as IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Canon 160 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 160 was brought out 5 years after the ST600 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 160 matches up versus the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung ST600
160 | ST600 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon 160
ST600 | 160 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung ST600
160 | ST600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Canon 160 versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 160 compared to the ST600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and ST600.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 160 to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger 160 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Samsung ST600 |
Other name | IXUS 160 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 pounds) | 150g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $135 | $330 |