Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS

Here, we will be looking at the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 340 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and ELPH 340 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was manufactured 13 months later than the ELPH 340 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the IXUS 165 scores against the ELPH 340 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon IXUS 165 & Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 provides physical 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) while the Canon ELPH 340 HS has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the ELPH 340 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and ELPH 340 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and ELPH 340 HS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.