Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX160 IS scores versus the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS offers exterior dimensions 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 Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS against the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Galaxy Camera is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.