Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS
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![Canon IXUS 165 front Canon IXUS 165 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-IXUS-165/Canon-IXUS-165-front.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD940-IS-ek-fs.jpg)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 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
- Launched January 2015
(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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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 & Canon PowerShot SD940 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Canon SD940 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Canon SD940 IS
IXUS 165 | SD940 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 66 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon IXUS 165
SD940 IS | IXUS 165 |
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Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon SD940 IS
IXUS 165 | SD940 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Canon SD940 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-IXUS-165-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD940-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-IXUS-165-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD940-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-IXUS-165-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD940-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-IXUS-165-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD940-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | |
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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 |