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Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
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Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP130
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Fujifilm XP120, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was unveiled 24 months before the Fujifilm XP120 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the IXUS 165 grades vs the Fujifilm XP120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Fujifilm XP120

 IXUS 165 Fujifilm XP120 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon IXUS 165

 Fujifilm XP120 IXUS 165 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2015More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Fujifilm XP120

 IXUS 165 Fujifilm XP120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP120 has proportions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon IXUS 165 versus Fujifilm XP120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 and the Fujifilm XP120.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and Fujifilm XP120.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon IXUS 165 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged IXUS 165 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Fujifilm XP120
 Canon IXUS 165Fujifilm FinePix XP120
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon IXUS 165 Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2017-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 128g (0.28 lb) 203g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $229