Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony NEX-6

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The IXUS 165 was launched 22 months later than the NEX-6 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the IXUS 165 grades versus the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the NEX-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and NEX-6 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The IXUS 165 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon IXUS 165 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.