Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 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
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternative Name is IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 160 was brought out 4 years later than the EX-S7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 160 scores vs the EX-S7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio EX-S7
160 | EX-S7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon 160
EX-S7 | 160 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio EX-S7
160 | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S7 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 160 and the EX-S7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and EX-S7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and EX-S7.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon 160 to render more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 160 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Casio Exilim EX-S7 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 160 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 6.17 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 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 127 grams (0.28 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $135 | $140 |