Canon IXUS 165 vs Pentax Efina
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Announced June 2013
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and Efina (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe IXUS 165 was launched 20 months later than the Efina which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Pentax Efina
| IXUS 165 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | June 2013 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon IXUS 165
| Efina | IXUS 165 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Pentax Efina
| IXUS 165 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 has got exterior measurements 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 Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the IXUS 165 against the Efina.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and Efina.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon IXUS 165 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
| Canon IXUS 165 | Pentax Efina | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Pentax Efina |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2013-06-03 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 20cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 91 gr (0.20 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 200 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L/LH | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $0 | $10 |