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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
  • Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 3 years after the ST80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX160 IS scores versus the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung ST80

 SX160 IS ST80 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SX160 IS

 ST80 SX160 IS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST80

 SX160 IS ST80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS offers physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS vs the ST80.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and ST80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and ST80.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Samsung ST80
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography info
Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
69
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX160 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung ST80
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Samsung ST80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 gr (0.64 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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