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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
86 Imaging
39 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 22 months after the WB750 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX160 IS matches up against the WB750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung WB750

          

          

            
 SX160 IS WB750 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2011Newer by 22 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SX160 IS

          

          

            
 WB750 SX160 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB750

          

          

            
 SX160 IS WB750 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the WB750.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WB750 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and WB750.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
46
 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
41
 manual focus
 resolution is good (13MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography advice
Samsung WB750 Street photography advice
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (291g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
50
 incredible zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
51
 great zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
68
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lighter than others (291g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 long reach (448mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competitors (193g)
 resolution is good (13MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (432mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography features
51
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
48
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (13MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than others (291 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 missing microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung WB750
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $339