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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Canon IXUS 165 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2015
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 130 versus Canon IXUS 165, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the IXUS 165 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 24 months before the IXUS 165 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the IXUS 165 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Canon IXUS 165

 ELPH 130 IXUS 165 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon ELPH 130

 IXUS 165 ELPH 130 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon IXUS 165

 ELPH 130 IXUS 165 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Canon IXUS 165 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 130 against the IXUS 165.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and IXUS 165 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and IXUS 165.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ELPH 130 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography factors
Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 130
Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography info
Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography highlights
Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography highlights
63
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging highlights
Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon IXUS 165 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon IXUS 165
 Canon ELPH 130Canon IXUS 165
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Canon IXUS 165
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-11L/LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $0