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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Launched January 2015
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was announced 4 years after the EX-ZS5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the EX-ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 IXUS 165 EX-ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon IXUS 165

 EX-ZS5 IXUS 165 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-ZS5

 IXUS 165 EX-ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-ZS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 against the EX-ZS5.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and EX-ZS5 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and EX-ZS5.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon IXUS 165 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon IXUS 165Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon IXUS 165 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) -
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 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $100