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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 275 HS
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 350 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was manufactured at a similar time to the ELPH 350 HS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the ELPH 350 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 IXUS 165 ELPH 350 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Canon IXUS 165

 ELPH 350 HS IXUS 165 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 350 HS

 IXUS 165 ELPH 350 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2015Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 has got exterior 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 ELPH 350 HS has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 350 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the ELPH 350 HS.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and ELPH 350 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and ELPH 350 HS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon IXUS 165
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography details
Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
max fps low (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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great battery pack (250 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography highlights
Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Vlogging camera
Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 350 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Canon ELPH 350 HS
 Canon IXUS 165Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon IXUS 165 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS
Otherwise known as - IXUS 275 HS
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max 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" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 147g (0.32 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 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $219