Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm Z300

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 5 years later than the Fujifilm Z300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the Fujifilm Z300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 & Fujifilm FinePix Z300. The entire galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Fujifilm Z300 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 has got physical 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 Z300 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 and the Fujifilm Z300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and Fujifilm Z300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to offer more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.