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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 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-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was announced 6 years after the EX-Z400 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the IXUS 165 grades against the EX-Z400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Casio EX-Z400

 IXUS 165 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon IXUS 165

 EX-Z400 IXUS 165 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-Z400

 IXUS 165 EX-Z400 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the EX-Z400.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and EX-Z400.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern IXUS 165 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon IXUS 165Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-40
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
Price at launch $0 $0