Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W530
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W530 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The IXUS 165 was launched 4 years after the W530 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the IXUS 165 scores against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony W530
IXUS 165 | W530 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon IXUS 165
W530 | IXUS 165 |
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Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W530
IXUS 165 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 has outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony W530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 against the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and W530.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ |
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 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 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $269 |