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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was released 4 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony TX9

 IXUS 165 TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon IXUS 165

 TX9 IXUS 165 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony TX9

 IXUS 165 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 features external 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 TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 and the TX9.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and TX9.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography features
Sony TX9 Portrait photography features
38
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Sony TX9
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Sony TX9
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (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 TX9
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
has touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging info
Sony TX9 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony TX9
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $799