Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST80

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

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.

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

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.