Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm Z300
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm Z300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
- 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
- Released June 2009

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview
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").

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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm Z300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Fujifilm Z300
IXUS 165 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon IXUS 165
Fujifilm Z300 | IXUS 165 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Fujifilm Z300
IXUS 165 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Canon IXUS 165 versus Fujifilm Z300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-06-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.9-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $0 |