Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung PL210

Below, we are evaluating the Canon IXUS 165 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was manufactured 4 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the IXUS 165 against the PL210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and PL210.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.