Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony HX90V
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe IXUS 165 was released 3 months before the HX90V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the IXUS 165 scores against the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony HX90V
IXUS 165 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon IXUS 165
HX90V | IXUS 165 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony HX90V
IXUS 165 | HX90V | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | April 2015 | Similar age | |
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 has 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 Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the HX90V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and HX90V.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 360 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $440 |