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Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2015
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and Mini (10MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The IXUS 165 was unveiled 4 years later than the Mini and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the Mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Kodak Mini

 IXUS 165 Mini 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon IXUS 165

 Mini IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Kodak Mini

 IXUS 165 Mini 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak Mini has measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 and the Mini.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and Mini.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The IXUS 165 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon IXUS 165 will result in more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon IXUS 165
Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography details
Kodak Mini Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography info
Kodak Mini Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography advice
Kodak Mini Travel photography advice
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon IXUS 165
Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Kodak Mini
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Kodak Mini
 Canon IXUS 165Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon IXUS 165 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3640 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.28 pounds) 99 gr (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $100