Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The SX160 IS was launched 6 months later than the ST150F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS against the ST150F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and ST150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.