Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST95
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Announced June 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX160 IS was launched 2 years later than the ST95 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung ST95
SX160 IS | ST95 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX160 IS
ST95 | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST95
SX160 IS | ST95 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has outside dimensions 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 ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX160 IS and the ST95.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and ST95 is 86 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and ST95.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX160 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung ST95 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 grams (0.64 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $199 | $145 |