Canon 160 with Samsung PL210 Comparison

Canon 160 and Samsung PL210 Main Features

  • January, 2015
  • January, 2011
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-224 mm (8x) F3.2-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • -
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 0 - 0 ISO
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 0.8 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 95 x 54 x 22 mm, 127g.
  • 100 x 59 x 20 mm, 174g.
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Canon 160 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
30
Value for money score
53
Portability score
99
Overall score
35

Samsung PL210 Scores


Imaging score
0
Features score
0
Value for money score
0
Portability score
0
Overall score
0

Samsung PL210 with Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 with Samsung PL210. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Canon 160 was released in 2015, and Samsung PL210 in 2011. PowerShot ELPH 160 is newer, which is a plus. PL210 4 years older. 4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot ELPH 160 is greater than that of PL210. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (PowerShot ELPH 160), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Canon 160, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. PowerShot ELPH 160 has image stabilization(Digital only), PL210 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Samsung PL210 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot ELPH 160 PL210
Brand Canon Samsung
Model PowerShot ELPH 160 PL210
Announced January, 2015 January, 2011
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 0.8 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 1600 0
Min Native ISO 100 0
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
Battery
Battery Life 220 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-11L/LH
Physical
Weight 127 g 174 g
Physical Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22 mm 100 x 59 x 20 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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