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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Announced January 2015
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was revealed 2 years after the TX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony TX200V

 IXUS 165 TX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon IXUS 165

 TX200V IXUS 165 
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony TX200V

 IXUS 165 TX200V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the TX200V.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and TX200V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon IXUS 165
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
39
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Sony TX200V
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
weather sealing
has touch to focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon IXUS 165
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony TX200V
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $500