Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung SH100

Let's look closer at the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was launched 4 years after the SH100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the IXUS 165 grades versus the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 has got outer measurements 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 SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the SH100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and SH100.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.