Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon IXUS 165 & Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Samsung PL170
| IXUS 165 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon IXUS 165
| PL170 | IXUS 165 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Canon IXUS 165 versus Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Canon IXUS 165 | Samsung 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 |