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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(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 ELPH 180
(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
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the ELPH 180 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was introduced 12 months before the ELPH 180 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the IXUS 165 grades against the ELPH 180 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon ELPH 180

 IXUS 165 ELPH 180 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Canon IXUS 165

 ELPH 180 IXUS 165 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2015More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 180

 IXUS 165 ELPH 180 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 features outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 180 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the IXUS 165 and the ELPH 180.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and ELPH 180 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and ELPH 180.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older IXUS 165 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography info
Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography info
39
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography information
Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Canon ELPH 180 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 180 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 180
 Canon IXUS 165Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2016-01-05
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical 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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $119