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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 160
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 160 was manufactured 5 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 160 grades vs the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung ST80

 160 ST80 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon 160

 ST80 160 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung ST80

 160 ST80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 160 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 160 vs the ST80.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and ST80.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 160 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger 160 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography highlights
38
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
39
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST80 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Samsung ST80
Also called as IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $135 $249