Canon 160 vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2015
- Alternate Name is IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Released November 2009
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 160 vs Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 160 was announced 5 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 160 grades vs the EX-G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio EX-G1
| 160 | EX-G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | November 2009 | Fresher by 63 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon 160
| EX-G1 | 160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio EX-G1
| 160 | EX-G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon 160 vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 160 versus the EX-G1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and EX-G1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon 160 vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and EX-G1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 160 to render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 160 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Casio |
| Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Casio Exilim EX-G1 |
| Also called as | IXUS 160 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-11-18 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.8fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 127 grams (0.28 pounds) | 154 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-800 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $135 | $61 |