Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST80

In this article, we are looking at the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 5 years after the ST80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 & Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 provides outside 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 ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the ST80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and ST80.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.