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Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
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Overall
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Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
  • Announced January 2015
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
Photography Glossary

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon IXUS 165 versus Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The IXUS 165 was released within a month of the Fujifilm XQ2 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the Fujifilm XQ2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 IXUS 165 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon IXUS 165

 Fujifilm XQ2 IXUS 165 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Fujifilm XQ2

 IXUS 165 Fujifilm XQ2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2015Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 features physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ2 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon IXUS 165 versus Fujifilm XQ2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 against the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The IXUS 165 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon IXUS 165 will render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
manual focus
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon IXUS 165
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ2
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (206g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon IXUS 165Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Fujifilm XQ2
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $299