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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Launched January 2015
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was introduced 18 months later than the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the IXUS 165 scores vs the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony TX30

 IXUS 165 TX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2013More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon IXUS 165

 TX30 IXUS 165 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony TX30

 IXUS 165 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 features physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 against the TX30.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and TX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon IXUS 165 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
39
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography highlights
Sony TX30 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Sony TX30
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Sony TX30
67
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography info
Sony TX30 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging details
Sony TX30 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony TX30
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $230