Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST80

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was revealed 6 years after the ST80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 190 IS scores against the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 190 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the ST80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and ST80.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 190 IS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.