Canon 7D vs Canon IXUS 165

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon 7D and Canon IXUS 165, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the IXUS 165 (20MP) is pretty similar but the 7D (APS-C) and IXUS 165 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 7D was unveiled 6 years before the IXUS 165 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7D matches up versus the IXUS 165 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 7D and Canon IXUS 165. The full galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Canon IXUS 165 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 7D features outside dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Canon IXUS 165 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon 7D and Canon IXUS 165 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7D vs the IXUS 165.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D and IXUS 165 is 56 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and IXUS 165.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7D having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon IXUS 165 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 7D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.