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Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Released January 2015
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was launched 12 months before the TG-870 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the TG-870 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Olympus TG-870

 IXUS 165 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Canon IXUS 165

 TG-870 IXUS 165 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2015Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Olympus TG-870

 IXUS 165 TG-870 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 features outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 against the TG-870.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and TG-870.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon IXUS 165 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older IXUS 165 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (300 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
great battery (300 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
really wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery (300 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Olympus TG-870
 Canon IXUS 165Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon IXUS 165 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $280