Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon 170 IS
Portability
96 Imaging
46 Features
26 Overall
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96 Imaging
46 Features
26 Overall
38
Portability
95 Imaging
46 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
46 Features
29 Overall
39
Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon 170 IS Key Specs
Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2015
Canon 170 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
- 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 170
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Below, we are evaluating the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon 170 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the 170 IS (20MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe IXUS 165 was manufactured at a similar time to the 170 IS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the 170 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Canon 170 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon 170 IS
| IXUS 165 | 170 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Canon IXUS 165
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Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon 170 IS
| IXUS 165 | 170 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | January 2015 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon 170 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon 170 IS has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the 170 IS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and 170 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon 170 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and 170 IS.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography information
Canon 170 IS Portrait photography information
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Canon IXUS 165 Street photography factors
Canon 170 IS Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Canon 170 IS
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography information
Canon 170 IS Travel photography information
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape photography with Canon IXUS 165
Landscape photography with Canon 170 IS
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Canon 170 IS
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon 170 IS Specifications
| Canon IXUS 165 | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS |
| Alternative name | - | IXUS 170 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | DIGIC 4+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.6-7.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames/s | 0.8 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 141 gr (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 200 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NB-11L/LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $0 | $149 |
