Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST93

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was introduced 3 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 has external 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 ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the ST93.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and ST93.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.