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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The IXUS 165 was revealed 5 years after the T90 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony T90

 IXUS 165 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 72 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon IXUS 165

 T90 IXUS 165 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony T90

 IXUS 165 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 features external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the T90.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and T90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to resolve more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony T90
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $259