Canon IXUS 165 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR

Let's look more closely at the Canon IXUS 165 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and Z700EXR (12MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and Z700EXR (1/2") offer different sensor sizes.

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 4 years after the Z700EXR which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the IXUS 165 scores against the Z700EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 and FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the FujiFilm Z700EXR has dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon IXUS 165 vs FujiFilm Z700EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the Z700EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and Z700EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and Z700EXR.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The IXUS 165 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon IXUS 165 will give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.