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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Released January 2015
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was manufactured 3 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the IXUS 165 grades against the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony TX10

 IXUS 165 TX10 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2011More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon IXUS 165

 TX10 IXUS 165 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony TX10

 IXUS 165 TX10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the TX10.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and TX10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon IXUS 165 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography advice
Sony TX10 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography information
Sony TX10 Travel photography information
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proofing
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Sony TX10
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony TX10
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $309