Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony A300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony A300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and A300 (10MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The IXUS 165 was manufactured 7 years later than the A300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the IXUS 165 grades versus the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the A300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and A300 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and A300.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The IXUS 165 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon IXUS 165 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.