Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak M575

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 and Kodak M575, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and M575 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was unveiled 5 years later than the M575 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the IXUS 165 scores against the M575 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 and Kodak EasyShare M575. The full galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Kodak M575 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak M575 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the M575.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and M575 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and M575.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.