Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon IXUS 165

Following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon IXUS 165, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and IXUS 165 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 4 years prior to the IXUS 165 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the IXUS 165 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon IXUS 165. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Canon IXUS 165 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon IXUS 165 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the IXUS 165.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and IXUS 165 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and IXUS 165.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.