Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon IXUS 165

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon IXUS 165, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and IXUS 165 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 4 years prior to the IXUS 165 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the IXUS 165 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Canon IXUS 165. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Canon IXUS 165 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon IXUS 165 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the IXUS 165.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and IXUS 165 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and IXUS 165.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to offer more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.