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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
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Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 5 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the IXUS 165 grades vs the EX-G1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Casio EX-G1

 IXUS 165 EX-G1 
RevealedJanuary 2015November 2009More recent by 63 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon IXUS 165

 EX-G1 IXUS 165 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-G1

 IXUS 165 EX-G1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has specifications of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the EX-G1.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and EX-G1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and EX-G1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon IXUS 165 to provide you with more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-G1
 Canon IXUS 165Casio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Casio Exilim EX-G1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-11-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 154g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $61