Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.