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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7 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
  • Announced January 2015
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The IXUS 165 was announced 4 years later than the EX-S7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the EX-S7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Casio EX-S7

 IXUS 165 EX-S7 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon IXUS 165

 EX-S7 IXUS 165 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-S7

 IXUS 165 EX-S7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 features 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) whilst the Casio EX-S7 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the EX-S7.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and EX-S7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and EX-S7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern IXUS 165 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography details
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography highlights
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon IXUS 165
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging information
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-S7
 Canon IXUS 165Casio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Casio Exilim EX-S7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-02-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-80
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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $140