Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Here, we will be looking at the Canon IXUS 165 and Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z900EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the IXUS 165 scores vs the Fujifilm Z900EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z900EXR has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Canon IXUS 165 and Fujifilm Z900EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The IXUS 165 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon IXUS 165 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 should have an advantage in sensor technology.