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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS 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
  • Launched January 2015
Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and SD940 IS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was announced 5 years after the SD940 IS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the IXUS 165 scores vs the SD940 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon SD940 IS

 IXUS 165 SD940 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 66 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon IXUS 165

 SD940 IS IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon SD940 IS

 IXUS 165 SD940 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SD940 IS has dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 against the SD940 IS.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and SD940 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and SD940 IS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography advice
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography advice
Canon SD940 IS Travel photography advice
67
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging highlights
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Canon SD940 IS
 Canon IXUS 165Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon IXUS 165 Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
Otherwise known as - Digital IXUS 120 IS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-08-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Style 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $299