Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W510
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W510 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The IXUS 165 was unveiled 4 years after the W510 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the IXUS 165 grades versus the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony W510
IXUS 165 | W510 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon IXUS 165
W510 | IXUS 165 |
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Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W510
IXUS 165 | W510 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 has external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the W510.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and W510.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to resolve greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 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 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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) | 119g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $99 |