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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched January 2015
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was announced 5 years after the W310 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony W310

 IXUS 165 W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon IXUS 165

 W310 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W310

 IXUS 165 W310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the W310.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and W310.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon IXUS 165
Portrait photography with Sony W310
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon IXUS 165
Landscape photography with Sony W310
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging information
Sony W310 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W310
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $150