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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Key Specs

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
Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2016
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was launched 12 months before the ELPH 190 IS and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the ELPH 190 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 IXUS 165 ELPH 190 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Canon IXUS 165

 ELPH 190 IS IXUS 165 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 190 IS

 IXUS 165 ELPH 190 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 190 IS has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the IXUS 165 against the ELPH 190 IS.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and ELPH 190 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and ELPH 190 IS.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older IXUS 165 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography highlights
Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography highlights
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography information
Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography features
Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Travel photography camera
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography info
Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (190 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging details
Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 190 IS
 Canon IXUS 165Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon IXUS 165 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2016-01-05
Physical type 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
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per second 0.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 138 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photos 190 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $159