Beyond the new model number, the Casio EXILIM EX-FC160S is absolutely identical to the existing Casio FC150 in terms of hardware specification and exterior styling. The sole differences are to be found in its software, and specifically, in a couple of new golf-related functions. The Casio EX-FC160S can overlay two different types of analysis lines on recorded high-speed videos. One display adds two "swing plane" lines on a side profile shot -- the shoulder and shaft planes. The other display adds four lines on a front profile shot -- two vertical lines outside the player's legs, plus two horizontal lines under the ball, and over the player's head. In addition, the Casio EX-FC160S adds a commentary feature, including information from Japanese Ladies' PGA Tour golfer Chie Arimura.

In other respects, the FC160S is similar to the Casio EX-FC150 model which we reviewed earlier this year. More details on that model can be found in our Casio FC150 review.

Casio EXILIM EX-FC160S
General
Camera Type	Compact
Manufacturer	Casio
Model	EXILIM EX-FC160S
Dimensions	3.9 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (100 x 59 x 29 mm)
Weight	6.2 oz (175 g)
Image Capture
Sensor Type	CMOS 1/2.3" (approx. 0.43 in. diagonal) 10.62 megapixels (total) 10.10 megapixels (effective)
Filter Type	RGBG
Aspect Ratio	4:3, 3:2
Image Dimensions	3648 x 2736 (10.0 megapixels) 3648 x 2432 (8.9 megapixels) 3648 x 2048 (7.5 megapixels) 3456 x 2592 (9.0 megapixels) 3072 x 2304 (7.1 megapixels) 2304 x 1728 (4.0 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 640 x 380 (0.2 megapixels)
Capture Speed	Standard: 0.6 frames per second for 9999 frames
Image Quality	3 levels
Image Preview / Review
Viewfinder	No
LCD	2.7 in. diagonal 230,400 dots (76,800 pixels)
Playback Zoom	8.0x max
Lens
Lens Type	EXILIM Optical; 9 elements in 7 groups, including aspherical element 5x optical zoom
Image Stabilization	Yes
Focal Length	6.4 - 32.1mm (actual) 37 - 185mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/3.6 - 8.5 (wide) / f/4.5 - ? (tele)
Focusing System	Contrast detect with face detection; Spot, Multi or Tracking Has AF assist lamp Manual focus possible
Focusing Range	Normal: 16" - infinity (40 cm - infinity) Macro: 1.2" - 20" (3 cm - 50 cm)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/40000 second
Exposure Modes	Aperture, Shutter, Manual
Metering Modes	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Overcasst, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto, Off, On, Red-eye Reduction Range: Auto ISO: 0.1m to 3.2m (Wide Angle) / 0.6m to 2.5m (Telephoto)
Creative
Scene Modes	26 Best Shot modes
Digital Zoom	Up to 4x
Self Timer	Yes, 2, 10, Triple seconds
Time Lapse	No
Movie Format	AVI (Motion JPEG), IMA-ADPCM with audio
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC including SDHC, Built-in
File System	FAT16, FAT32, complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Computer	USB 2.0 High Speed
Power
Battery Type	Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary NP-40
Product Bundle
Battery / Charger	1 x Proprietary NP-40 Lithium ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory	85.9MB Internal
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
Internal Speaker	Yes
Tripod Mount	Yes, Plastic
Remote Control	No
Notes	Japanese-market variant of the standard EX-FC150 model. Differs only in the addition of functions that overlay guidelines on the LCD display for analyzing golf swings, and commentary from Japanese Ladies' PGA Tour golfer Ch e Arimura.
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