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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 160 was announced 4 years later than the EX-Z800 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 160 scores vs the EX-Z800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio EX-Z800

 160 EX-Z800 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2010More recent by 54 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon 160

 EX-Z800 160 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z800

 160 EX-Z800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 provides physical dimensions 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-Z800 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 160 compared to the EX-Z800.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and EX-Z800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and EX-Z800.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 160 to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer 160 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography information
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography features
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
29
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Casio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Also called IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-08-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $135 $150