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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL10
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was introduced 4 years after the CL5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS scores against the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung CL5

 SX160 IS CL5 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2009Newer by 53 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon SX160 IS

 CL5 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung CL5

 SX160 IS CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the CL5.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and CL5 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and CL5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX160 IS will resolve more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
24
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography features
Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
68
great battery power (380 shots)
lighter than average (291g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
51
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (291 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung CL5
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung CL5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Samsung CL5
Alternative name - PL10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 grams (0.64 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $391