Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST30

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was released 2 years after the ST30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS against the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and ST30 is 86 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and ST30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX160 IS will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.