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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 160
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 160 was brought out 6 years after the EX-Z400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 160 scores versus the EX-Z400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio EX-Z400

 160 EX-Z400 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon 160

 EX-Z400 160 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z400

 160 EX-Z400 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 160 and the EX-Z400.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and EX-Z400.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 160 to provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher 160 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Also called as IXUS 160 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $135 $0