Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST93

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the ST93 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS scores vs the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST93 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the ST93.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and ST93 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and ST93.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX160 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.