Canon 30D vs Canon IXUS 165
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Canon 30D vs Canon IXUS 165 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed January 2015

Canon 30D vs Canon IXUS 165 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon 30D vs Canon IXUS 165, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and IXUS 165 (20MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and IXUS 165 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

The 30D was announced 9 years prior to the IXUS 165 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 30D matches up versus the IXUS 165 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 30D vs Canon IXUS 165 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D and Canon IXUS 165. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Canon IXUS 165 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Canon IXUS 165
30D | IXUS 165 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon 30D
IXUS 165 | 30D | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | April 2006 | Fresher by 106 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Canon IXUS 165
30D | IXUS 165 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon 30D vs Canon IXUS 165 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 30D provides physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Canon IXUS 165 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon 30D vs Canon IXUS 165 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 30D against the IXUS 165.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and IXUS 165 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Canon IXUS 165 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and IXUS 165.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 30D with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon IXUS 165 will give you more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon 30D vs Canon IXUS 165 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Canon IXUS 165 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 30D | Canon IXUS 165 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2006-04-04 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 0.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 784 gr (1.73 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 59 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 736 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NB-11L/LH |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $773 | $0 |