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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 160
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon 160 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 160 was released 4 years later than the ST90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 160 grades versus the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung ST90

 160 ST90 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon 160

 ST90 160 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung ST90

 160 ST90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 160 features outside dimensions 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 ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 160 compared to the ST90.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and ST90.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger 160 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography details
Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 160
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung ST90
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung ST90
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Samsung ST90
Also Known as IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $135 $150