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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was released 4 years after the PL170 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the IXUS 165 scores vs the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Samsung PL170

 IXUS 165 PL170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon IXUS 165

 PL170 IXUS 165 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung PL170

 IXUS 165 PL170 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the PL170.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and PL170.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon IXUS 165
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography details
Samsung PL170 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon IXUS 165
Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
39
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Samsung PL170
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung PL170
 Canon IXUS 165Samsung PL170
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Samsung PL170
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $175