Canon IXUS 165 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon IXUS 165 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and Finepix Z90 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was announced 4 years after the Finepix Z90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the Finepix Z90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 and FujiFilm Finepix Z90. The whole galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon IXUS 165 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the Finepix Z90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and Finepix Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and Finepix Z90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.