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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 5 years after the W330 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony W330

 IXUS 165 W330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon IXUS 165

 W330 IXUS 165 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W330

 IXUS 165 W330 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 has external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the W330.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and W330.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern IXUS 165 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography advice
Sony W330 Portrait photography advice
39
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Sony W330
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
67
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W330
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $170