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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Canon 160
(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
Casio EX-S7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio EX-S7

 160 EX-S7 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon 160

 EX-S7 160 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio EX-S7

 160 EX-S7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

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

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 160
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography factors
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 160
Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Casio Exilim EX-S7
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