Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST65
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST65 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
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below, we are analyzing the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe IXUS 165 was released 4 years after the ST65 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 & Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Samsung ST65
| IXUS 165 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon IXUS 165
| ST65 | IXUS 165 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung ST65
| IXUS 165 | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 features 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) while the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the ST65.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and ST65.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
| Canon IXUS 165 | Samsung ST65 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon IXUS 165 | Samsung ST65 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $130 |