Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z29

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

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.