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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Released January 2015
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was released 5 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the IXUS 165 scores vs the EX-Z550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Casio EX-Z550

 IXUS 165 EX-Z550 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon IXUS 165

 EX-Z550 IXUS 165 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-Z550

 IXUS 165 EX-Z550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with physical 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-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-Z550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the EX-Z550.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and EX-Z550.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern IXUS 165 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
67
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon IXUS 165Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon IXUS 165 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $149