Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST65

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was announced 5 years after the ST65 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up versus the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the ST65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and ST65.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 190 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 190 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.