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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 160
Samsung ST600
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung ST600

 160 ST600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon 160

 ST600 160 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung ST600

 160 ST600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

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

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST600 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (150 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
30
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (150g)
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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung ST600
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung ST600
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