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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was revealed 5 years after the W380 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the IXUS 165 scores against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony W380

 IXUS 165 W380 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon IXUS 165

 W380 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W380

 IXUS 165 W380 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the W380.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and W380.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Sony W380
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
67
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W380 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W380
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $44