Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus FE-3010

Below, we will be looking at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and FE-3010 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was manufactured 6 years after the FE-3010 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the IXUS 165 scores against the FE-3010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 and Olympus FE-3010. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 has got 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) and the Olympus FE-3010 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the FE-3010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and FE-3010.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon IXUS 165 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.