Canon IXUS 165 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon IXUS 165 versus FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and Z800EXR (12MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The IXUS 165 was unveiled 4 years after the Z800EXR which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the Z800EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon IXUS 165 & FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 offers 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 Z800EXR has proportions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 and the Z800EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and Z800EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and Z800EXR.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The IXUS 165 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon IXUS 165 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.