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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The IXUS 165 was released 5 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the IXUS 165 grades vs the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony TX1

 IXUS 165 TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2009Fresher by 66 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon IXUS 165

 TX1 IXUS 165 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony TX1

 IXUS 165 TX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 provides 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) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the TX1.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and TX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The IXUS 165 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon IXUS 165 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Sony TX1
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Sony TX1
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony TX1
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $350