Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung CL5
SX160 IS | CL5 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 53 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon SX160 IS
CL5 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung CL5
SX160 IS | CL5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung CL5 | |
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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 |