Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD780 IS
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD780 IS Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and SD780 IS (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The IXUS 165 was brought out 5 years later than the SD780 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the SD780 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD780 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 and Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Canon SD780 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon SD780 IS
IXUS 165 | SD780 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 72 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon IXUS 165
SD780 IS | IXUS 165 |
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Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon SD780 IS
IXUS 165 | SD780 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SD780 IS has dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD780 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the SD780 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and SD780 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and SD780 IS.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to show more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS |
Also referred to as | - | Digital IXUS 100 IS |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-02-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 33-100mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $0 |