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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was announced 3 years after the ST93 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 160 matches up vs the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Samsung ST93

 160 ST93 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2011Newer by 46 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon 160

 ST93 160 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon 160 and Samsung ST93

 160 ST93 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 160 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 160 compared to the ST93.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and ST93.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 160 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
39
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography information
Samsung ST93 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon 160 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Samsung ST93
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Samsung ST93
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Samsung ST93
Also called IXUS 160 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-04-20
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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical 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 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $135 -