Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung SL820

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 4 years after the SL820 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX160 IS scores against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS and the SL820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SL820 is 86 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and SL820.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.