Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The IXUS 165 was announced 14 months later than the Fujifilm XQ1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon IXUS 165 & Fujifilm XQ1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the IXUS 165 against the Fujifilm XQ1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The IXUS 165 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon IXUS 165 will provide you with more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.