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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and EX-ZS15 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was manufactured 3 years after the EX-ZS15 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the EX-ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 IXUS 165 EX-ZS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 43 months
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon IXUS 165

 EX-ZS15 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-ZS15

 IXUS 165 EX-ZS15 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with outside 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-ZS15 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the EX-ZS15.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and EX-ZS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and EX-ZS15.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography advice
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (154g)
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (154 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
26
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (154g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon IXUS 165Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-07-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 154g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $248