Canon 160 vs Samsung ST65

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 160 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 160 was launched 4 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 160 grades vs the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 and Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 160 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 160 compared to the ST65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and ST65.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 160 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger 160 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.