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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 160
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 160 was revealed 5 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 160 scores against the EX-Z550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio EX-Z550

 160 EX-Z550 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon 160

 EX-Z550 160 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z550

 160 EX-Z550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 160 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 160 vs the EX-Z550.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and EX-Z550.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 160 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 160 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Also called as IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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