Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29
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![Canon IXUS 165 front Canon IXUS 165 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-IXUS-165/Canon-IXUS-165-front.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29/Casio-EX-Z29-front.jpg)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched March 2009
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizing.
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The IXUS 165 was announced 5 years after the EX-Z29 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the EX-Z29 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Casio EX-Z29
IXUS 165 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 72 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon IXUS 165
EX-Z29 | IXUS 165 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-Z29
IXUS 165 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z29 has dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the IXUS 165 against the EX-Z29.
![Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-IXUS-165-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-IXUS-165-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and EX-Z29.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The IXUS 165 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon IXUS 165 will deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-IXUS-165-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-IXUS-165-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-03-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $79 |