Canon IXUS 165 vs Samsung TL320

Lets look more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was launched 5 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the IXUS 165 scores versus the TL320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 & Samsung TL320. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Samsung TL320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the TL320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and TL320.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon IXUS 165 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.