Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST6500

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was released 4 years later than the ST6500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 offers outside measurements 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 ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the ST6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and ST6500.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 provides an edge in sensor technology.