Canon IXUS 165 vs Leica M Typ 262

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon IXUS 165 and Leica M Typ 262, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the M Typ 262 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and M Typ 262 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The IXUS 165 was introduced 10 months before the M Typ 262 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the IXUS 165 grades against the M Typ 262 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 & Leica M Typ 262. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Leica M Typ 262 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 has outer 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 Leica M Typ 262 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Leica M Typ 262 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the IXUS 165 against the M Typ 262.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and M Typ 262 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and M Typ 262.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The IXUS 165 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica M Typ 262 will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older IXUS 165 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.