Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
- Also Known as IXUS 160
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 848 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon 160 versus Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 160 was launched 4 years later than the EX-ZS5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 160 scores versus the EX-ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery & Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio EX-ZS5
160 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon 160
EX-ZS5 | 160 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio EX-ZS5
160 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon 160 versus Casio EX-ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 160 and the EX-ZS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and EX-ZS5 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and EX-ZS5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 160 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher 160 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 |
Also called | IXUS 160 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 848x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127 gr (0.28 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $135 | $100 |