Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 135
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 135 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 145

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 135 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 135, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and ELPH 135 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The IXUS 165 was unveiled 11 months after the ELPH 135 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the ELPH 135 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 135 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 135. The full galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Canon ELPH 135 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon ELPH 135
IXUS 165 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Canon IXUS 165
ELPH 135 | IXUS 165 |
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Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 135
IXUS 165 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 135 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 135 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 135 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the ELPH 135.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and ELPH 135 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 135 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and ELPH 135.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 135 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 135 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon IXUS 165 | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 |
Also called | - | IXUS 145 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Digic 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
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 range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, on, off, slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 127 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 shots | 230 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | NB-11L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $119 |