Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus VG-145

Here, we will be comparing the Canon IXUS 165 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was released 3 years later than the VG-145 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the VG-145 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 & Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys external dimensions 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 Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 and the VG-145.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and VG-145.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon IXUS 165 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.