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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 160
Casio EX-ZS5
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 160 EX-ZS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon 160

 EX-ZS5 160 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon 160 and Casio EX-ZS5

 160 EX-ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

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

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
38
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 160
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 160
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography factors
67
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon 160 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
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