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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was unveiled 6 years later than the EX-S5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the IXUS 165 scores versus the EX-S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Casio EX-S5

 IXUS 165 EX-S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon IXUS 165

 EX-S5 IXUS 165 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-S5

 IXUS 165 EX-S5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-S5 has sizing of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the IXUS 165 against the EX-S5.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and EX-S5 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and EX-S5.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to provide you with more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
39
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Casio EX-S5
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-S5
 Canon IXUS 165Casio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon IXUS 165 Casio Exilim EX-S5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 100 gr (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
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 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $130