Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 & Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery.

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.

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

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.