Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 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
- Revealed January 2015
(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

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").

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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The whole galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Casio EX-Z400
IXUS 165 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon IXUS 165
EX-Z400 | IXUS 165 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-Z400
IXUS 165 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Casio EX-Z400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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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 |