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Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Canon IXUS 165 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38

Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Older Model is Canon 700D
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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 750D and Canon IXUS 165, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 750D (24MP) and the IXUS 165 (20MP) is relatively close but the 750D (APS-C) and IXUS 165 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 750D was brought out 2 months later than the IXUS 165 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 750D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 750D matches up vs the IXUS 165 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Canon IXUS 165

 750D IXUS 165 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon 750D

 IXUS 165 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Canon IXUS 165

 750D IXUS 165 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2015Same generation

Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 750D provides physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Canon IXUS 165 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 750D versus the IXUS 165.

Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and IXUS 165 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 750D and IXUS 165.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 750D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 750D will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography features
Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography features
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D Street photography advice
Canon IXUS 165 Street photography advice
71
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 750D
Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
61
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography factors
Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography factors
66
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D Landscape photography highlights
Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography highlights
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 750D
Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon 750D vs Canon IXUS 165 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Canon IXUS 165
 Canon EOS 750dCanon IXUS 165
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 750d Canon IXUS 165
Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 19 9
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NB-11L/LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $749 $0