Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe IXUS 165 was announced 3 years later than the W550 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony W550
IXUS 165 | W550 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | July 2011 | Fresher by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Canon IXUS 165
W550 | IXUS 165 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W550
IXUS 165 | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with outside 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 W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 against the W550.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and W550.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-07-24 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 photos | - |
Battery style | 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 |
Card slots | One | - |
Launch cost | $0 | $119 |