Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon ELPH 360 HS

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Canon ELPH 360 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was announced 12 months prior to the ELPH 360 HS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the ELPH 360 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 & Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 has 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) whilst the Canon ELPH 360 HS has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Canon IXUS 165 versus Canon ELPH 360 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 and the ELPH 360 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and ELPH 360 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and ELPH 360 HS.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged IXUS 165 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.